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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
DANA eyes wider ASEAN reach with cross-border payment push
It is broadening merchant acceptance both online and at physical points of sale.
How Gen AI is transforming banks’ financial advice, risk, and operations
Gen AI can be used to reimagine distribution, improve financial advise, and transform risk management.
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
How vocal analysis can help deliver more personalized services
Banks and insurers may be able to use intent behind the voice to determine if they can make a sale or not.
DBS positions digital exchange as safe gateway in $4t asset market
ETFs have become a vehicle for institutions to access bitcoins without the complexity.
How banks boost risk controls as tokenisation, AI reshape capital markets
Real-time handling and monitoring is the way to go.
Why Singapore’s digital banks target gig workers and micro businesses
May SME owners use personal bank accounts due to high fees of business accounts.
DBS expands FX and commodities products as clients seek higher returns
DBS' 300,000 wealth clients are increasingly embracing FX and precious metals, said Rohit Meena.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift
Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
OCBC eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs
OCBC Group has lent $1.17b to more than 1,800 repeat founders since 2017.
How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?
HSBC and Citi allow 24/7 money transfers using the tech.
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