APAC
Demand for cross-border payments rises as int’l payments scale
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 solutionsÂ
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.
StashAway launches fixed-income Income Investing
It has a 5.51% per annum yield maturity.
Digital investment firm Arta Finance clinches approval to launch in SGÂ
The firm offers access to alternative assets and credit channels.
Over 600,000 payment cards’ info stolen
Over 99% of stolen data include names, computer files, amongst others.
Data analytics key to SEA digital banks' profitability and retention
After the initial novelty and rewards, digibank users are likely to revert to their old bank.
Commentary
How alternative data lending is reaching Southeast Asia's unscored MSMEs
Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind
Investing in an inefficient market
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC