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Vietnam’s finance sector faces digitalisation challenges despite eased regulation

Vietnam’s finance sector faces digitalisation challenges despite eased regulation

Industry experts discuss how to navigate Vietnam’s challenging digital landscape at the Asia Banking and Finance and Insurance Summit.
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They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.

Banks may be ill-equipped for demands of real-time payments

Stronger fraud prevention and anti-money laundering measures are needed.

China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise

African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China. 

Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits

More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.

Asia struggles with G20 payment targets

The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.” 

Traditional finance and crypto can work hand-in-hand, says DigiFT CEO

DigiFTs CEO Henry Zhang advocates growth through collaborative innovation, risk management, and regulatory compliance in finance.

Saxo CEO stresses digital wealth’s key role in investment access

The wealthtech industry is expected to skyrocket its ‘onshore’ PFA of around $81t (SG$108.27t/HK$632.82t) by 2027, driven by Singapore and Hong Kong markets.

Arthur D. Little sees embedded finance growth to $350b in 2024

Generative AI and the expansion of fintech brands into the insurance sector are predicted to propel the industry’s advancement to new heights.

Italy brings its strong suits to Singapore’s fintech expo

Italian trade executive says 9 firms at the Singapore Fintech Festival 2023 exemplify the diverse range of products and expertise Italy can bring to the table.

SB Finance highlights four key benefits collaboration can do for the Philippine financial industry

Abbie Casanova, SB Finance’s CEO, said finding the right partner can exponentially increase business fundamentals and market reach.

Regulatory caps on neobanks’ operations could stifle growth, expert warns

Despite questions arising from the recent rise of deposit caps in neobanks, incumbent banks are left unfazed.

Tempered adoption of AI tools may spell greater leap for fintech firms

Expert underscores generative AI’s strength in streamlining front-of-office work, but banks on human expertise for in-depth development.

Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance

Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.

Vietnam’s 2050 energy transition plan sparks green lending surge

The Power Development Plan 8 helps attract foreign lenders for green projects aligned with Vietnam’s 2050 clean energy goals.

SkorLife takes $4m seed funding to empower Indonesians with financial literacy

This fintech startup plans to leverage technology to lift the Indonesian market’s potential for better financing.

Asian fintechs to outpace global competitors; China posts tepid growth

S&P Global’s latest report shows Asia’s fintech growth may be gradual for 2023, but small and emerging economies will keep the region steady.