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Banks will lean further on tech to tackle 2022 security challenges

Covid-19 has driven large-scale growth in online banking, dramatically increasing the volume of sensitive customer data that’s available to steal. 

Banks will lean further on tech to tackle 2022 security challenges

Covid-19 has driven large-scale growth in online banking, dramatically increasing the volume of sensitive customer data that’s available to steal. 

Five ways technology will reshape the banking landscape in Asia in 2022

While the impact of Covid has been hard felt by the financial services industry both in Asia and globally, the resulting challenges have provided the stimulus for long-overdue innovation and digitisation when it comes to the technology banks rely upon to do business.

Why banks need more tech experts in their board rooms

Massive adoption of tech without critical tech advice from experts could spell doom for lenders.

A modernised data fabric is the way to go for financial sector

The right data infrastructure can help banks and insurance firms boost their business operations.

Climate Risk and the Role of the Finance Sector

Climate change is the most urgent threat facing the world. It affects us all. The imminent risks are spelt out in detail in the recent IPCC Report, which was headlined around the world as “Code Red for Humanity.” The subsequent COP26 conference in Glasgow has seen world leaders agree on certain measures designed to reduce emissions and take concrete steps towards the decarbonisation of the world economy, including agreement on halting and even reversing deforestation. 

APAC banks' outlook stable, but face uneven recovery: Moody’s

Bank to maintain solid balance sheets with stable liquidity.

Sukuk issuance slowdown may dawn earlier over Omicron variant: Fitch

Uncertainty over Omicron's impact may drive this slowdown.

Could fintechs overtake banks in the digital financial service space?

The Internet boom has pushed 9 out of 10 digital merchants to accept digital payments.

Is cash still king? Digital payments eroding cash’s dominance in SEA

Internet economy in SEA has propelled digital payments further.

Deutsch Bank Wealth Management announces three new leadership appointments

Felicia Tan and Edmund Lee join from BNP Paribas; Dita Darmawan, from UBS.

Sacombank delivers seamless service through top-notch eBanking technology

With its pioneering investments in technology and cybersecurity, Sacombank provides unmatched convenience and security for its clients.

Online shopping drives expansion of alternative payments’ use in APAC

China’s alternatives will account for 70% of e-commerce transaction value in 2021.

Taishin Bank’s comprehensive solutions drive more efficient transactions, personalised services

It has remained a key player in M&A deals notwithstanding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

MUFG Bank appoints head of institution investors coverage for Asia

Weehuizen has over 18 years of banking experience in APAC and Europe.