Frances Gagua
Why relationship managers must embrace the hybrid approach
Why relationship managers must embrace the hybrid approach
It’s not just about giving advice but also using the right tools.
Comarch aims to bridge Asian banks’ innovation with wealth needs
The Polish tech firm is looking to help banks build their wealth management platforms.
Maybank SG offers boost to charities with special rates, network opportunities
Charities in the city may also avail of an interest-free grant of up to SG$150,000 (US$111,000)
Siam Commercial Bank shares crisis lessons from pandemic
The bank’s early investment in tech helped it grow its digital customer base to 17 million.
Hong Kong’s investment bankers kicked to the curb as lenders tighten belts
No, they are not headed to Singapore to hunt new jobs.
Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
Payment firm Nium now a registered financial service provider in New Zealand
It plans to offer virtual accounts, and debit and prepaid cards, amongst other services.
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.
Why Singaporeans are okay with locking away over $4b of their money
Customers can only access ‘locked’ money with a physical card or by visiting a branch.
OCBC unveils new financing programme for women SME owners
They can avail of up to $100,000 in loans with processing fees waived.
Siam Commercial Bank buys Home Credit Vietnam Finance for $849m.
The transaction is expected to be completed in the first half of 2025.
Citi’s Shally Koh on how to foster a more diverse banking organisation
The bank is touting its male allyship and mother support programs as part of its bid for gender equality.
StanChart's Maisie Chong on never saying no to seizing opportunities, paying it forward
Chong shares the joy of finding greater satisfaction and fulfilment through the course of work.
How HomePay is combating renovation scams in Singapore
Money is put in an escrow account and disbursed when milestones are reached.
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