Frances Gagua
Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs
Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs
The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.
Thai banks told to use dynamic pricing
They are struggling because their pricing strategy is not transparent and too reactive.
Thai digital banks urged to rethink playbook
They should acquire customers from the get-go with profit in mind.
Enhanced bourse appeal may lift Singapore’s investment banking space
Efforts to reform the stock market could also benefit wealth management income.
Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025
Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.
HK’s young affluent families eye HK$18m in savings, but lack plans
Only a third of respondents have financial strategies to meet their needs.
RHB kiosks replace debit cards on the spot
The machines have handled 70% of the Malaysian lender’s card replacements.
Firms turn cautious over gen AI amidst fears of obsolescence, fragmented regulations
Of 47 APAC jurisdictions, about 16 have AI regulations or guidance in place.
South African fintechs look to Hong Kong for funding
Tax perks and access to Africa await foreign investors.
Asian banks face profit strain in 2025
Falling interest rates could heighten some lenders’ appetite for risk.
Hong Leong Bank reimagines branches for digital era
The lender sees itself as a digital bank with a physical presence.
OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
SMEs, crypto regulations key to Bahrain’s fintech ambitions
Stablecoins and crypto payments are areas of interest for the central bank.
Private fund tokens may be the future of investing
Kinexys seeks to keep a token’s sensitive financial information from prying eyes.
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.
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