Frances Gagua
Aussie banks launch digital locks versus online fraud
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.
Lady bankers need work-life balance, says UOB’s Choo Wan Sim
The flight stewardess turned bank digital head also highlighted the importance of mentors.
StanChart’s Elayne Ho takes on new challenges each year to succeed
She cites the importance of surrounding herself with female role models.
OCBC’s Iris Ng champions SMEs, green financing
The banker worked on making capital loans more accessible to SMEs through embedded finance.
Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs
The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.
Commentary
Asia’s banks hold the mandate to innovate. Now they must earn it.
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Digital transformation starts with leadership