APAC
Deutsch Bank Wealth Management announces three new leadership appointments
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.
Citi hiring 100 roles to boost blockchain, digital assets expertise
The bank has also unveiled three new senior roles.
Asia-Pacific IT Priorities: One Year After the Pandemic
A Survey of Financial Services Firms.
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.
Mastercard launches cryptocurrency-linked payment cards
Users will be able to convert crypto into traditional fiat money.
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
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