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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.

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.

HSBC appoints co-heads for commercial banking business in Asia: report

Amanda Murphy will lead South Asia and SEA whilst Frank Fang, the GBA.

Deutsche appoints ex-UBS exec as wealth vice chairman in APAC 

Mahesh is rejoining Deutsche after leaving in 2017.

Why a hybrid approach could help wealth managers to reduce client churn

Attributed to Gery Dachlan, Managing Director, South Asia and Australia, Avaloq.

ASEAN fintech funding achieves record $3.5b in 2021: study

Funding to investment tech and cryptocurrency firms grew by over 5x since 2020.

How financial services can heed regulators’ call for sustainable finance

Increased regulatory interest in sustainability will require financial institutions to address its ESG strategy, risk management, regulatory compliance, and data challenges.

Citi raises record $40b sustainable financing for APAC clients in 2021 YTD

This was thanks to Alibaba’s $5b offerings and a $2.5 bond issuance by SK hynix.

Mastercard sets its sights on SMEs with new BNPL commercial card solution

The Pay & Split provides SMEs with the first-of-its-kind, network-based, open-loop payment solution.

MAS, BSP ink enhanced fintech cooperative agreement

Singapore and Philippines' remittance flows totalled S$2.89b last year.