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Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
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The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
22 hours ago
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
22 hours ago
Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS
Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.
6 minutes ago
Maybank Singapore unveils online investment service for as low as S$200
From now until 30 June, the sales charge for the first $2,000 will be waived.
30 minutes ago
Hong Kong investment bankers risk losing jobs as banks cut costs: report
About 200 bankers in the city have reportedly lost their jobs in the past year.
30 minutes ago
BaaS providers revenues to more than double by 2028
The BaaS space has generated $36.4b in revenue as of 2024.
35 minutes ago
Japan’s SMBC joins JV to support drug discovery start-ups
The bank will own 33.2% of the JV company, which will be established mid-2024.
40 minutes ago
Tighter money supply strains Indonesian banks’ margins
Whilst margins may rise in the short-term, margins could fall deeper in the long-term.
47 minutes ago
BNPL provider Atome Finance doubles operating income in 2023
It’s BNPL services are now profitable, the company said in a press release.
52 minutes ago
SC Ventures expands into Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem
^ "https://vimeo.com/936571426"
New office targets regional tech innovation and fintech growth.
2 hours ago
Thailand’s TISCO maintains strict credit policy as car loans fall
It will maintain its high dividend payout but won’t heed calls to raise it, analysts said.
22 hours ago
Malaysian banks’ asset quality strong but profits to stay flat in 2024
A sustained currency depreciation may affect import-reliant sectors, an analyst warned.
1 day ago
Taiwan’s domestic banks extended $300.7b in SME loans
This accounts for 65% of all loans extended to all enterprises.
1 day ago
PH central bank revokes license of local money changer
Money changer NIKKO reportedly committed “serious violations” of money laundering laws.
1 day ago
Union Bank’s profit outlook dims on higher costs and riskier loans
It has less buffers for loan losses than lower-rated banking peers, Moody’s Ratings warned.
1 day ago
Hang Seng Bank warns against phishing email
The emails lead to a fraudulent website that may request their bank or card information.
1 day ago
New Sydney investment offers 65% loan-to-value ratio
^ "https://vimeo.com/936119121"
Conservative lending reflects cautious market sentiment in Sydney's industrial sector.
1 day ago
BaaS providers revenues to more than double by 2028
35 minutes ago
Japan’s SMBC joins JV to support drug discovery start-ups
40 minutes ago
Tighter money supply strains Indonesian banks’ margins
47 minutes ago
BNPL provider Atome Finance doubles operating income in 2023
52 minutes ago
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Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
22 hours ago
Banking Technology
Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
5 days ago
Investment Banking
Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
5 days ago
Retail Banking
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
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![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
Banking Technology
Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
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![Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks]()
Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.
What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?
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![What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?]()
Until December 2023, the bank's application programming interface attracted 4,000 customers and generated transactions worth IDR 828 trillion in the past year.
Wealth Management
BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market
![BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market]()
![BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market]()
CEO Maria Theresa Marcial says they are targeting US$53b in AUM by 2026.
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Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
![]()
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
22 hours ago
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
22 hours ago
Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS
Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.
6 minutes ago
Maybank Singapore unveils online investment service for as low as S$200
From now until 30 June, the sales charge for the first $2,000 will be waived.
30 minutes ago
Hong Kong investment bankers risk losing jobs as banks cut costs: report
About 200 bankers in the city have reportedly lost their jobs in the past year.
30 minutes ago
BaaS providers revenues to more than double by 2028
The BaaS space has generated $36.4b in revenue as of 2024.
35 minutes ago
Japan’s SMBC joins JV to support drug discovery start-ups
The bank will own 33.2% of the JV company, which will be established mid-2024.
40 minutes ago
Tighter money supply strains Indonesian banks’ margins
Whilst margins may rise in the short-term, margins could fall deeper in the long-term.
47 minutes ago
BNPL provider Atome Finance doubles operating income in 2023
It’s BNPL services are now profitable, the company said in a press release.
52 minutes ago
SC Ventures expands into Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem
^ "https://vimeo.com/936571426"
New office targets regional tech innovation and fintech growth.
2 hours ago
Thailand’s TISCO maintains strict credit policy as car loans fall
It will maintain its high dividend payout but won’t heed calls to raise it, analysts said.
22 hours ago
Malaysian banks’ asset quality strong but profits to stay flat in 2024
A sustained currency depreciation may affect import-reliant sectors, an analyst warned.
1 day ago
Taiwan’s domestic banks extended $300.7b in SME loans
This accounts for 65% of all loans extended to all enterprises.
1 day ago
PH central bank revokes license of local money changer
Money changer NIKKO reportedly committed “serious violations” of money laundering laws.
1 day ago
Union Bank’s profit outlook dims on higher costs and riskier loans
It has less buffers for loan losses than lower-rated banking peers, Moody’s Ratings warned.
1 day ago
Hang Seng Bank warns against phishing email
The emails lead to a fraudulent website that may request their bank or card information.
1 day ago
New Sydney investment offers 65% loan-to-value ratio
^ "https://vimeo.com/936119121"
Conservative lending reflects cautious market sentiment in Sydney's industrial sector.
1 day ago
BaaS providers revenues to more than double by 2028
35 minutes ago
Japan’s SMBC joins JV to support drug discovery start-ups
40 minutes ago
Tighter money supply strains Indonesian banks’ margins
47 minutes ago
BNPL provider Atome Finance doubles operating income in 2023
52 minutes ago
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Cards & Payments
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
22 hours ago
Banking Technology
Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
5 days ago
Investment Banking
Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
5 days ago
Retail Banking
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
Banking Technology
Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
![Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks]()
![Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks]()
Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.
What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?
![What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?]()
![What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?]()
Until December 2023, the bank's application programming interface attracted 4,000 customers and generated transactions worth IDR 828 trillion in the past year.
Wealth Management
BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market
![BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market]()
![BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market]()
CEO Maria Theresa Marcial says they are targeting US$53b in AUM by 2026.
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HSBC Hong Kong shines at ABF Retail Banking Awards
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The bank has been a digital and transformation pioneer in the industry.
The bank has been a digital and transformation pioneer in the industry.
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1. DBS and OCBC expected to deliver steady Q1 net profits 2. HK-based fintech KPay expands operations to Singapore 3. Endowus launches full-service digital wealth platform in Hong Kong 4. SC Ventures, ENGIE Factory back conservation financing venture 5. Hang Seng Bank warns against phishing emailAwards
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