Frances Gagua
More tax perks could drive Philippine SMEs to go ‘green’
More tax perks could drive Philippine SMEs to go ‘green’
The Southeast Asian nation’s 1.1 million small businesses can be a target for green loans.
MAS’ Chia Der Jiun touts potential of asset tokenisation, quantum
Security is already a concern when considering the potential of quantum.
Standard Chartered launches digital request quote module Autoquote
Clients can request pricing quotations and get responses digitally.
Experts on future-proofing PH banks, revolutionizing insurance
Going against the norm when adapting growth strategies may be key.
Philippine central bank gearing up for digital marketplace, new digital banks
Up to four new digital banks may enter the market.
Kiosks, hybrid approach key to financial inclusion: BDO
BDO has introduced self-service kiosks and universal machines to entice unbanked customers.
Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion
Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.
Korean financial holding companies see higher net income in H1
The insurance sector buoyed the increase as income from banking and financial investments fell.
China push to stimulate consumption may need more time
For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.
Funding freeze hits BNPLs
Investors are putting less cash towards BNPL providers, who already grapple with thin margins.
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC
Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
Tokenization of trade assets to bridge financing gap
Blockchain technology could decentralize finance operations and allow easier credit access.
Mergers and closures loom for China's 3,800 rural banks
About 70 rural banks have already undergone mergers since 2023.
More data needed for sustainable financing— experts
Banks are struggling to get the right data at the right place.
Let China’s small banks fail– analyst
China should follow Spain's footsteps and establish a fund pool against bankruptcies.
Over 600,000 payment cards’ info stolen
Over 99% of stolen data include names, computer files, amongst others.
Data analytics key to SEA digital banks' profitability and retention
After the initial novelty and rewards, digibank users are likely to revert to their old bank.
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