APAC
JCB, AEON, and Biznet launch co-branded credit card
JCB, AEON, and Biznet launch co-branded credit card
The credit card will offer exclusive discounts and cashback.
What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
Over 60% of respondents in Australia, China, and India find credit-building tools to be useful.
United Overseas Bank hailed at ABF Retail Banking Awards 2024 for trailblazing performance
Its strengthened franchise brings unrivalled regional perspective and reach to customers.
IFC, HSBC team up to introduce $1b risk-sharing facility
It is part of IFC's Global Trade Liquidity Programme.
Airwallex reports double-digit revenue, transaction growth for Q3
It expanded its startup and investment platforms in 2024.
Bank of America’s CashPro app set to hit $1t in payment approvals
The platform is reportedly used by around 40,000 companies globally.
VCs invest $31.1b in fintech companies in 2024
Enterprise software companies and health companies got the most investments.
Hong Kong central bank warns against unauthorized finance firm
The firm reportedly does not have authorization to take deposits.
OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
Multiagent systems as key to AI-first banking: analysts
If implemented well, banks can see up to 60% productivity gains from credit analysts.
BEA saves 553,000 hours in processing time with UiPath
The bank has 77 attended automations as of December 2024.
Wealth transfer a critical topic for APAC advisers: survey
Sensitivity to talking about death and inheritance is named as the top challenge.
BNY names Ashvin Parkash as head of global markets trading for APAC
Parkash joins from Nomura and brings 25 years of industry experience to the role.
Banks to face trade tensions, tariff-linked policy shifts, and property woes in 2025
The still-high interest rates might push banks’ credit losses to increase by 7% in 2025.
IT leaders told to prioritise basic strategies to unlock AI potential: report
Around 70% of companies have implemented formal data strategies for their IT locations.
China, Philippine banks most impacted with rate cuts: Fitch
Their net interest margins are likely to decline until fiscal year 2026.
Ant International joins SWIFT program exploring cross-border treasury mgmt
The program explores business scenarios on cross-border end-to-end transactions.
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