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Digital Wallet Group acquires REPL

Digital Wallet Group acquires REPL

The firm plans to expand mobile remittance technology in the country.

Expect failures amongst Hong Kong’s virtual-only banks: S&P

Digital lenders are currently at a loss-making and some may fold over the next few years.

Bank of China’s diverse portfolio to weather default storm over next two years

BOC’s non-performing asset ratio is expected to steadily decline in the next 24 months.

Improving operational efficiency and decision making through increased use of AI and machine learning

SmartStream’s Robin Hasson and Andy Burner, together with Standard Chartered’s Vikram Gupta discussed their thoughts on the increased demand and dependability on artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as the opportunities and threats that come with its adoption. 

OCBC Bank and SAS wage war on fraud with award-winning digital surveillance system

The proactive fraud detection system helped OCBC recover $8m worth of fraudulent transactions.

U Microfinance Bank wins top award for rural banking initiatives at the Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2021

The Pakistani bank is set to continue promoting financial inclusion in rural areas.

China makes biggest cash injection in banking system since February: report

The PBOC has injected a net CN¥120b into the system for this week.

HSBC Amanah bags Credit Card Initiative of the Year - Malaysia at ABF Retail Banking Awards 2021

Its ESG Charity credit card feature highlights the bank’s commitment to sustainability.

Kenanga Investment Bank net profit surges 4-fold to RM64.7m in H1

This reflects an almost four-fold increase from the same period last year.

Indian banks strong buffers to limit risk of COVID-19 resurgence: analyst

Several factors will help Indian banks mitigate their risks.

TransBank, Credit Bank marks first day of merger

The merger was approved by the Bank of Mongolia last July.

How financial firms can take climate action beyond CSR campaigns

SAP tells Asian Banking and Finance how to manage climate risks in the financial industry.

More mergers of small Australian banks imminent: analysts

Two mergers were announced in August alone, and as regulatory costs remain high, more might seek to consolidate.

South Korean regulator nominee reject cryptocurrency as financial asset: report

Koh also reiterated his commitment to curb increases in household debt.

Ping An Bank profits up 45% in Q2, but NIM contraction to continue

Whilst fee income and loan growth is robust, capital position weakened.

Hong Kong’s ZA Bank hits 400,000 users

This is equal to 5% of the city’s total population.