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BPI eyes shifting branch agent role from transactions to advisory: exec

BPI eyes shifting branch agent role from transactions to advisory: exec

President and CEO TG Limcaoco said that BPI wants their branch agents to spend 70% of their time offering advice to clients.

How tech disruption, branding innovation are shaping the future of finance: analysts

The afternoon sessions of ABF Summit 2023 saw analysts and bankers explore why tech and marketing are important to financial institutions.

Regulatory caps on neobanks’ operations could stifle growth, expert warns

Despite questions arising from the recent rise of deposit caps in neobanks, incumbent banks are left unfazed.

Singapore probing banks’ involvement in $1.75b money laundering scandal: report

MAS says it's "too early to tell" if FIs involved adhered to ML requirements or not.

ANZ pays A$15m fine for excessive credit card advance fees

ANZ reportedly breached the ASIC Act and the National Consumer Credit Protection Act.

Thailand’s TMB Thanachart Bank to see higher profits in Q3

Net profit is expected to come at around $117.5m, 14% higher than a year ago.

A Seemingly Gargantuan Ask for FSIs: Mixing Individualization, Compliance, and Lighting-Fast Speed in the Consumer Banking Equation

Cracks in the financial ecosystem can erode confidence and deter foreign institutional investment. Recent occurrences, particularly the collapse of...

CIMB Philippines triples revenue, doubles loan portfolio in H1

The digital-only bank now has 7.13 million customers in total.

Public bank ties up with gov’t to finance SMEs

Domestic exposure for SME-based commercial lending is equivalent to an 18.6% industry market share.

Strong regional earnings boosts MUFG’s profits

In case of trouble, MUFG has a high likelihood of getting government support.

Tech and transformation take center stage at the ABF Summit 2023

Over 180 participants graced the 20+ sessions in the day-long event.

HSBC earmarks $1b to support climate tech start-ups

They hope to fund start-ups offering a range of climate tech solutions.

Hang Seng names new head of commercial banking

She will take over Donald Lam beginning 14 October.

UOB Malaysia unveils supply chain management services in UOB Infinity platform

UOB clients will be able to digitally connect to buyers, suppliers, and distributors across Asia.

South Korean banks’ deposits up by $21b in August

Transferable deposits and time deposits both grew.