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Why banks will be ‘invisible’ by 2030
Why banks will be ‘invisible’ by 2030
They either become the platform or willingly lose their brand visibility.
Mizuho, UNDP team up to support impact businesses
UNDP will provide Mizuho with advisory services.
Siam Commercial Bank’s Mae Manee App to undergo maintenance
It will be unavailable for a few hours each on October 11-12, 2024.
India and Maldives ink currency swap agreement
The agreement is valid until June 2027.
Japan’s SMFG completes transfer of securities business to UK subsidiary
SMBC Nikko Capital Markets will be closing down its Abu Dhabi branch.
HK central bank, banking assoc express support for banking integrity charter
The HKMA and HKAB co-hosted the launching ceremony with ICAC.
EnterpriseSG and CEB to boost financing for Singapore firms' overseas expansion
The initiative will support EnterpriseSG's enterprise financing scheme.
Digital wealth platform Arta Finance launches in Singapore
Arta said that 1.6 million non-SG investors will have $4.8t in assets in the city by 2028.
How GCash’s credit and insurance tools unlock Philippines' inclusion barriers
Bank access increased to 65%, whilst insurance penetration improved to 1.71%.
Bank on people, not just tech— HSBC banker
Developing tech and talent go hand-in-hand, a senior HSBC banker said.
Is BSP’s cyber resilience plan the key to protecting finance in 2025?
The central bank plans to mainstream cybersecurity in schools to close the skills gap.
Why digital wallets must shed their ecosystem dependence
Experts noted the importance of forming the right strategy for sustainability and brand marketing.
Finance sector marketing budgets under pressure in 2024 amidst disruptions
Marketing expert tells three strategic approaches for turbulent times.
Mongolian banks enjoy improved governance and asset quality
The listing of D-SIBS in 2022 has improved disclosure and asset quality.
Hang Seng has approved $60m of SME loans with HKMA’s account data sharing model
Customers can authorize Hang Seng to directly retrieve info and data from other participating banks.
Asian businesses brace for stricter lending standards— survey
Over half of respondents said that lending standards will become more restrictive.
China’s investment banking fees drop 25% in 9M 2024
ECM underwriting fees, M&A advisory fees, and syndicated lending fees all registered declines.