APAC
Regulators' push to curb tech outages may boost bank expenses by 20%
Regulators' push to curb tech outages may boost bank expenses by 20%
Banks in South and Southeast Asia must enhance tech systems or face firmer penalties.
SMBC names Atul Bhuchar as APAC head of transaction banking product
Bhuchar joins from Partior, a JV by Temasek, DBS, JP Morgan and StanChart.
Millennials, Gen Z embrace investing earlier than older gen
Financial security and family support are their top goals in investing.
Geopolitics, elections to take APAC banks in a “bumpy ride” in H2
Financial institutions are overall well-buffed against risks.
Demand for cross-border payments rises as int’l payments scale
The share of people using int’l real-time payments is rising.
StanChart beefs up leadership of trade and transaction banking teams
SC appointed new banking heads based in Singapore and Germany.
Citi’s wealth unit selling its trust business: report
The bank has been on a selling spree since 2022.
Fintech investments in APAC drop 19% to $3.7b in H1
All regions globally recorded a decline in fintech investments.
PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk leads in technology and operations at ABF Wholesale Banking Awards 2024
BTN's strategic IT advancements and operational efficiencies secure top honours, affirming its role as a pioneer in the Indonesian banking industry.
BofA names Winnie Chen as head of APAC global payments solutions
Chen will begin her duties in September 2024.
Liew Nam Soon delves into digital strategies and their impact on customers
He discussed the five sector-specific developments that financial services organisations across Asia-Pacific need to manage to be successful.
APAC boasts highest digital wallet spending in the world
China, Japan, and Singapore are frontrunners in digital wallet adoption.
The Importance of Digital Identity Management in the Finance Industry
Having a reliable and secure way to confirm the identity of customers has become crucial for financial institutions.
Thailand and Japan renew bilateral swap agreement.
The size of the BSA remains at $3b or its equivalent in yen.
The Future of Payments: Ensuring Stability, Embracing Innovation
As technology continues to evolve, financial institutions must persist with refining seamless and secure payment experiences for consumers.
Deloitte leader: Starting small, scaling up key to staying ahead in business
This comes as market activities compel banking and finance companies to align technological advancements in the industry with their respective business goals.
Citi names Ed Huntsman as head of financing, markets for Asian markets
Huntsman will remain global head of financing for spread products.
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