APAC

Mastercard launches cryptocurrency-linked payment cards

Users will be able to convert crypto into traditional fiat money.

News

Mastercard launches cryptocurrency-linked payment cards

Users will be able to convert crypto into traditional fiat money.

News

Climate Finance Taxonomy: 5 Principles to Steer Transition

The accelerating impact of climate change is growing more evident by the day, necessitating substantial shifts in financial market structures and taxonomies in order to rapidly scale climate investments and achieve low-carbon targets.

Commentary

FSI Conference 2021 features discourse on digital transformation in the banking and finance industry and an exclusive presentation from Bain & Company

This two-hour digital conference will happen on 1 December 2021.

Event News

Hitachi Vantara spearheads virtual roundtable in modern DataOps

Hitachi’s Chief Solution Architect Seng Joo, Lim will open the first speaking session.

Event News

ING appoints new head of wholesale banking for APAC

Anju Abrol has over 30 years of banking experience.

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FIs need to set clear net-zero goals else loans, assets deteriorate: Moody’s

Delayed goals and actions would hurt banks’ asset and loan quality in the future.

In Focus

TIBCO podcast highlights post-COVID technology essential for banks and fintech firms

Its Vice President of Solution Consulting in Singapore discussed how to bridge the digital gap and humanise the banking experience in the new normal.

Event News

Eight in 10 ATMs in APAC are now automated deposit machines: RBR study

Over 1.4 million of 3.1 million ATMs globally now accept automatic note deposits.

News

Commercial banks to take intermediary roles when CBDCs roll out: S&P

Central banks will prioritise financial stability in this undertaking.

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How Islamic banks boosted their reputation during the pandemic

Bank Rakyat was the most favourably-covered bank in the past year.

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Citi appoints head of natural resources & clean energy transition in Asia

William Pang will work with other NRCET leaders globally.

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How to combat fraud in a hybrid banking environment

Financial organizations are called to take the offensive against fraudsters with the use of anomaly detection and analytics.

Event News

4 in 5 banks prioritises people over products

81% of banks seek to differentiate their customer experience.

News

HSBC, Temasek partner to fund sustainable infrastructure projects in Asia

The two hope to dispense over US$1b of loans over the next five years.

News

Weekly Global News Wrap: Wells Fargo fined for overcharging commercial clients; Citi charged $1m for swap data violations

And investors are getting $400m from Credit Suisse supply chain funds.

News

The Next Pedestal of the Payments War for Banks and FIs: Buy Now Pay Later

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) has seen remarkable growth in recent years and is on track to achieve a global market value of US$700b by 2023. This 90% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) reflects the growing penetration of this simple transactional instrument—consumers purchasing a product now with the agreement to pay for it later.

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