Frances Gagua

Plotting a Roadmap to a thriving Digital Finance Ecosystem

With the growth of DFS as a key element of the everyday lives of more users here and across the region, it is vital that the infrastructure supporting these technologies remains robust and resilient while providing strong foundations for innovation, writes AWS' Daniel Wu and Elevandi's Pat Patel.

Public Bank net profit up 14.3% to $1.08b in 9M 2023

Total loans rose faster than the Malaysian banking industry average.

South Korea interest rates for new deposits, loans rose in October: BOK

The interest rate for outstanding amounts of deposits and loans also rose.

Philippine court convicts owner of unregistered money exchange business 

The owner and operator of Globexmc can no longer own and operate an MSB.

GCash, agrifisheries platform Mayani to offer loans to rural farmers, fisherfolk

They will jointly underwrite and facilitate loans to Mayani’s 144,000-strong network.

Standard Chartered teams up with Visa to offer BNPL to cardholders

They can now split purchase repayments for up to a 36-month period.

How Open Finance Transforms Emerging Economies Like the Philippines

The financial landscape in emerging markets is undergoing a great shift.

Japan’s JCB boosts card acceptance in France with FrenchSys partnership

French acquirers need to perform less certification before they can accept JCB cards.

DBS provides S$180m green loan to refinance Melbourne office tower

The 17-level building in Collins Street is wholly owned by public sector pension fund KWAP.

Japan’s Mizuho invests in SG-based carbon exchange CIX

CIX will use the funding to build out its existing platforms and deepen offerings.

Singapore FinTech Festival 2023 draws record 66,000 participants

Participants came from over 150 countries and regions, from just 115 in 2022.

Singapore’s FIs ready for asset quality risks: MAS

Financial institutions are in strong capital and liquidity positions and have healthy profits.

Trust Bank sets the bar for digital banking in Asia Pacific

The digital bank targets to be Singapore's fourth largest retail bank, CEO Dwaipayan Sadhu said.

South Korean banks’ net income down 23.9% in Q3

Non-interest income and return of assets both fell during the quarter.

Korean banks’ delinquency ratio drops to 0.39% in September

The bad loan rate of corporates rose compared to August.