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Philippine central bank gearing up for digital marketplace, new digital banks
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.
How GoTyme kiosks transformed grocery stores into banking hubs
The digital bank onboarded two-thirds of its 3.4 million users through supermarket kiosks.
Hong Kong banks ramped up hiring but investment bankers laid off
Trade and private bankers are most in demand, although banks are cautious.
SG banks turn to upskilling as hiring sentiments turn ‘cautious’
Roles related to wealth advisory and anti-ML and fraud are most in demand.
Why relationship managers must embrace the hybrid approach
It’s not just about giving advice but also using the right tools.
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