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Millenials, Gen Z to lead fintech adoption in Southeast Asia by 2030
Millenials, Gen Z to lead fintech adoption in Southeast Asia by 2030
Adoption could rise to 79% by 2030 from 65% in 2024.
3 days ago
Financial crime threats to rise in 2025, Kroll report warns
One of the primary drivers is the rapid advancement of AI.
5 days ago
HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu says the future of payments is instant
She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.
StanChart champions ISO 20022 XML for seamless cash reconciliation
It reduces the need for banks to manually intervene in the process, the bank said.
Fintech investments slated for revival on more digital asset deals
Deal value for crypto, blockchain, and digital assets hit just shy of $1b in 2024.
Airwallex merchants can now accept Discover, Diners Club cards
Merchants in Australia, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UK can accept these cards.
Financial advice enquiries skyrocket in Trump’s first 50 days
Investors now seek protection strategies for their portfolios.
WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity
Banks, insurers, and asset managers in Asia Pacific (APAC) could soon be faced with a partial transition of new wealth flows to WealthTechs. What can they do before it is too late?
Digital wealth advisory Endowus introduces OTP verification
There’s also a Whatsapp OTP verification for customers logging in overseas.
Empowering Women in Finance: Securing a Future of Opportunity
The industry can empower women in finance in part by offering better security, says Jamie Bertasi.
Citi appoints Rob Chan as head of ECM Syndicate for Asia
Chan has been with Citi for 22 years.
Indonesia and Australia renew $6.2b bilateral currency swap agreement
It will last for 5 years.
Crédit Agricole CIB names new APAC head of int’l trade & transaction banking
Christophe Crétot is most recently head of corporate & leverage finance APAC.
Role of modern CIOs: Driving innovation and growth through strategic IT investments
From merely managing costs to driving measurable outcomes, CIOs play a pivotal role in transforming IT to foster innovation and business growth.
Japan, India renew bilateral swap agreement
The size of the BSA remains unchanged at $75b.
Generative AI revolution: Asian banks on the brink of a new era
Imagine a future where your bank is not just a financial institution but a sentient, adaptive entity that anticipates your every financial need before you even realise it.
Banks should use the right AI for the job
The proper solutions improve operations at a cost-effective price.
Commentary
Why high capital levels are a double-edged sword for Singapore banks
WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity
Empowering Women in Finance: Securing a Future of Opportunity
Generative AI revolution: Asian banks on the brink of a new era