APAC

Financial advice enquiries skyrocket in Trump’s first 50 days

Investors now seek protection strategies for their portfolios.

WealthTech vs. Banks: The battle for Asia’s $700b digital wealth opportunity

Banks, insurers, and asset managers in Asia Pacific (APAC) could soon be faced with a partial transition of new wealth flows to WealthTechs. What can they do before it is too late?

Digital wealth advisory Endowus introduces OTP verification

There’s also a Whatsapp OTP verification for customers logging in overseas.

Empowering Women in Finance: Securing a Future of Opportunity

The industry can empower women in finance in part by offering better security, says Jamie Bertasi.

Crédit Agricole CIB names new APAC head of int’l trade & transaction banking

Christophe Crétot is most recently head of corporate & leverage finance APAC.

Role of modern CIOs: Driving innovation and growth through strategic IT investments

From merely managing costs to driving measurable outcomes, CIOs play a pivotal role in transforming IT to foster innovation and business growth.

Japan, India renew bilateral swap agreement

The size of the BSA remains unchanged at $75b.

Generative AI revolution: Asian banks on the brink of a new era

Imagine a future where your bank is not just a financial institution but a sentient, adaptive entity that anticipates your every financial need before you even realise it. 

Banks should use the right AI for the job

The proper solutions improve operations at a cost-effective price. 

StanChart's cost-cutting to weigh on 2025 profits but wealth segment strong

The bank should be able to manage real estate challenges in Hong Kong, China, SoKor, says S&P.

Romance scams expose banks to reputational risks, fines: Moody’s

Romance scam-linked entities rose to a six-year high in 2024.

Airwallex hits $130b in transactions, up 30% since August

The company saw a 78% YoY surge in profit since Q1 2024.

Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025

Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.

Mastercard rolls-out network-level AI-powered solution against financial crime

Together with BancNet, it has already onboarded 36 Philippine banks.