Frances Gagua
What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle
What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle
Asian Banking & Finance spoke with industry experts and crypto leaders to learn how the exchange's bankruptcy affected the industry.
Intent vs ability: Why lending models must be revised to foster financial inclusion
Current mechanisms leave out SMEs and MSMEs from accessing much-needed credit.
For French fintechs, Asia is a land of opportunities and learning
Compared to Europe, fintechs in Asia have struck a balance with banks, says Bpifrance Deputy CEO Arnaud Caudoux.
Meaningful experiences, wellness as key pillars of the return of travel: Mastercard’s Mayank Dutt
Mastercard’s cardholders in its affluent portfolio can access wellness programs on the go.
Tokenised assets, stable coins central to Singapore’s crypto hub ambitions
Collaboration is key to achieving finance goals, says MAS’ Ravi Menon.
Singapore to eliminate all corporate cheques by 2025
Use of cheques for payments has declined to just 7%, says DPM Wong.
The new brand of personalisation that’s shaping Citi’s digital banking journey
Customers want options, but curate it–don’t just offer it, says Citibank’s Nilesh Kumar.
ANEXT Bank’s Toh Su Mei on how to stay ahead of SMEs needs
The CEO of Singapore’s newest digital bank talks about why banks find it challenging to meet the SMEs needs, and why digital banks are the answer.
DBS Hong Kong shows off greener branch outfits
The bank is making a statement about the future not through a new product, but with its uniforms.
Salaries soar as Hong Kong banks engage in poaching war to hire & retain talent
HSBC saw its headcount fall to 20,500 in just two years as part of its restructuring.
Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
Data is the bane and boon of addressing sustainable investment gap
Wielding this tool the right way is key to pushing and meeting ESG goals, says Experian’s Sisca Margaretta.
Small step for Green Link Digital Bank, large leap for Singapore MSMEs
Size does not matter for Singapore’s newest wholesale digital bank.
SMEs embrace flexible payments as consumers seek digital options
This is accompanied by the rise of biometrics to safeguard accounts.
Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home
After successful launches in Thailand and Taiwan, LINE is going steady in Indonesia.
Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles
BNPL may not be the plastic killer everyone touts it to be, but it's attracting underserved customers.
Standard Chartered Hong Kong sees metaverse as future of banking
Banks can make use of AR/VR to offer more personalised services from the safety of clients' homes.
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