Frances Gagua

Vietnam’s two-year fintech sandbox takes shape

The trial, which will take effect on 1 July, is a step in the right direction.

Malaysia’s development banks told to plug lending gap for MSMEs

Productive sectors need more capital to stimulate the slowing economy.

OCBC starts AI stock adviser using data on 4,000 stocks

AI Oscar uses more than a decade's worth of data to predict equity prices.

Aussie banks launch digital locks versus online fraud

Cybercriminals now use AI and deepfakes to scam people.

Gen Z needs to get the right info in a snap

AI can help financial institutions’ marketing teams get the job done.

How embedded finance and AI are reshaping Malaysia’s finance sector

Value migration to non-bank players with a "focused" model is accelerating.

Philippine central bank gears up for instant cross-border transfers

Monetary authorities in Asia are about to bring Project Nexus to market.

JuanHand drives embedded lending with e-commerce tie-ups

The lending app only requires an ID, a smartphone, and an internet connection.

Wealth firms eye a slice of India's startup boom

The ultra-rich have started looking at small and mid-sized companies.

Philippine central bank eyes AI rules for banks

Artificial intelligence should not diminish banks’ responsibility to uphold data privacy.

RCBC boosts rural presence with ATM Go

The service, which allows cardless transfers, is now available in all Philippine cities.

HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu says the future of payments is instant

She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.

Citibank’s Chia Seok Hoon is an advocate for her co-workers

It is important to focus on solutions rather than problems when dealing with adversity.

BEA’s Ivy Chan on managing banking risks and trade war shifts

She never saw her banking job as one with a bias for either men or women.

PH banks and insurers face MSME credit gap, AI fraud, climate risk

Nearly 8 in 10 MSMEs still face barriers to accessing loans, an expert said.

Philippine banks and insurers called to pursue human-centred AI adoption

AI adoption should be centered on financial inclusion, customer experience, and personalisation.