APAC
Ant launches agentic AI travel companion embedded in mobile wallets
Ant launches agentic AI travel companion embedded in mobile wallets
The service is available in Alipay, AlipayHK, and GCash to start.
Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
HSBC GPB appoints Ann Ling as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory
She will take over her new role on 1 July 2025.
Islamic banking gains global appeal
State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
Lenders in Asia Pacific may seek safe havens on geopolitical, tariff woes
Automakers and part suppliers are feeling the most heat from the tariffs.
Fintech solutions must be tailored to keep pace with evolving customer needs – Kearney’s Kevin Kwek
He emphasised that balancing innovation with sustainability is now key to fintech’s growth trajectory.
Nomura AM names Terence Lam as head of distribution for Asia ex. Japan
He brings over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry.
Differentiated commercial strategies: The key to banking competitiveness in Asia – Simon-Kucher’s Silvio Struebi
He discusses transformation, commercial strategy, and innovation in the region’s financial sector.
Reshaping global investing access with Longbridge’s ‘0 Fees’ strategy, AI-driven platform
Longbridge empowers everyday investors with its zero-fee* and AI-first brokerage model that delivers advanced tools and access to the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
EY’s Saurabh Dhingra outlines how to drive value through tech, cost control, and customer focus
He advises that fintechs must align tech investments with business goals and evolving customer expectations.
dLocal gets green light to operate in three new markets
It has expanded its presence in the Philippines, Turkey, and the UAE.
SoKor, Taiwan, Thailand's banks face deteriorating outlook on trade exposures
These three have hig export exposure and sales to the US.
Nomura adds Allspring Income Fund to private banking lineup
The fund will be offered to private banking clients in Singapore and Hong Kong.
MUFG eyes enhancing intra-Asia flows, sustainability, O&D in FY2025
They are looking into AI as a means to adopt more sustainable and digital practices.
Mizuho has given out JPY40.3t in sustainable finance loans in 5 years
The bank expects to have reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64%.
1 in 2 Gen Alpha has digital wallet, investment account
Over half uses a digital wallet, and nearly the same share has an investment account
Banks ramped up fossil fuel financing in 2024
Amongst Asian banks, Mizuho Financial and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial are on top of the list.
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