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HSBC targets US$1b in additional wealth revenue by 2020 from Asia's super-rich

The bank is adding 1,300 roles that will be assigned primarily in Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

HSBC targets US$1b in additional wealth revenue by 2020 from Asia's super-rich

The bank is adding 1,300 roles that will be assigned primarily in Hong Kong, Singapore and China.

YES BANK unlocks blockchain to champion vendor financing

Now customers and their clients can be in one platform and access real-time information on financing, improving process speed and productivity.

How Taishin Bank's Richart captivated Taiwan's youth

It captured over 450,000 applications for its savings accounts.

How compatible are blockchain and Asia's growing Islamic banking sector?

Lenders are adopting the technology in Shariah compliant smart contracts.

Next level security measures Asian banks should intensify amidst cyber attacks

Banks need more than just password protection and static identity checks.

How a ‘business first innovation' model boosted HDFC Bank's digital transformation

The bank worked closely with its business units and sister organisations to streamline innovation metrics.

Krungsri's Nathapol Luepromchai on making sustainable returns from mortgage loans

It starts with developing a tool that enables staff to update the status of loan approval anytime, anywhere.

How is Bank of China Singapore applying China's system in Singapore's cashless push?

The bank has partnered up with local e-retailers and is developing mobile and smart POS terminals.

Rana Kapoor reveals how innovation became YES BANK's major growth engine

The bank pioneered the use of technology initiatives such as AI and blockchain in India’s banking space.

Maybank to deepen presence in Singapore with new locally incorporated subsidiary

Maybank Singapore Limited will house its private wealth, retail SME, retail banking, and commercial banking units.

Singapore leads innovation in Asia's forex sector with distributed ledger and eFX

It rolled out Project Ubin, a collaboration exploring blockchain for settlement of payments and securities.

Machine learning in APAC banks: What are the best practices and who's doing it right?

Simon-Kucher's Iraklis Kordomatis tackles how the technology is being implemented in banks in the region.

How may HDFC Bank's humanoid bot help you?

The AI-powered IRA 2.0 can identify customers, carry conversations, and guide them to specific counters based on their intended transactions.

How do Asian banks respond to the digital wallet boom?

Their own digital wallets were built around customers’ payment preferences.

Banks go mobile-first to attract digital natives

They expect real-time information and responsiveness at their fingertips.

Do banks have what it takes to be at the centre of digital disruption in Indonesia?

From addressing specific needs to developing new business models, banks are getting a digital makeover.

Union Bank of the Philippines' Edwin R. Bautista discusses their massive API sandbox

With the number of API calls ballooning twentyfold in 2017, could it be the biggest API platform in Asia?