Asian Banking & Finance
Hong Kong SME’s funding gap at $21.7b
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About 1 in 3 small businesses who need money choose not to get a loan.
16 hours ago
Hong Kong SME’s funding gap at $21.7b
About 1 in 3 small businesses who need money choose not to get a loan.
16 hours ago
PH banks maintained loan standards in Q1
An estimated 3 in 4 banks maintained credit standards for housing loans.
16 hours ago
Indonesian banks gave out more new loans in Q1
But the number is lower than in Q4 2023 and will slow down further in Q2.
16 hours ago
Alipay+ inks deal with Jeju tourism org for exclusive offers to foreign visitors
Foreign visitors can enjoy up to 50% discounts from ZeroPay merchants.
16 hours ago
Thailand’s central bank appoints three new senior roles
Two deputy governors are rotating while one assistant governor is moving up.
16 hours ago
Centralised AI models propel financial institutions' success
^ "https://vimeo.com/938986438"
Financial sectors see major benefits from centralised AI strategies, though future shifts are anticipated.
3 days ago
China banking focuses on credit structure optimisation
PwC said the sector needs to continue to implement strategic initiatives.
3 days ago
Overseas expansion impacts Korean banks’ OE score
Despite Korea's high GDP per capita, the current level suggests there's still room for improvement.
3 days ago
Nium, Thredd expand virtual card partnership
The two fintech companies have issued 86 million virtual cards worldwide.
4 days ago
South Korean banks’ loan delinquency rate rise in February
Corporate, SME, and household loans all saw their delinquency rates rise.
4 days ago
APAC finance professionals more confident on economy but talent risks rise
US economy resilience and improvements in China and Japan propped up their confidence.
4 days ago
PH’s BillEase clinched $5m investment from Credit Saison lending arm
BillEase has achieved profitability in 2023 and delivered 47% return on equity.
4 days ago
VPBank’s asset quality at risk amidst housing slowdown
About 1 in 5 of its loans are real estate loans.
4 days ago
Funding Societies, SGeBIZ to offer embedded finance solution for SG businesses
The solution aims to help businesses manage their cash flow.
4 days ago
Bank of Singapore HK names ex-chief of Credit Suisse HK as its new chief executive
Rickie Chan succeeds Cindy Wong, who will serve as advisor until 31 May.
4 days ago
Deutsche Bank cuts 10 private banking roles in Asia: report
The bank has cut about 60 roles in Singapore and Hong Kong over the past year.
5 days ago
PH banks maintained loan standards in Q1
16 hours ago
Indonesian banks gave out more new loans in Q1
16 hours ago
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Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
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Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
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HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
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Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
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The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
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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.
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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.
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BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market
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CEO Maria Theresa Marcial says they are targeting US$53b in AUM by 2026.
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Hong Kong SME’s funding gap at $21.7b
![]()
About 1 in 3 small businesses who need money choose not to get a loan.
16 hours ago
Hong Kong SME’s funding gap at $21.7b
About 1 in 3 small businesses who need money choose not to get a loan.
16 hours ago
PH banks maintained loan standards in Q1
An estimated 3 in 4 banks maintained credit standards for housing loans.
16 hours ago
Indonesian banks gave out more new loans in Q1
But the number is lower than in Q4 2023 and will slow down further in Q2.
16 hours ago
Alipay+ inks deal with Jeju tourism org for exclusive offers to foreign visitors
Foreign visitors can enjoy up to 50% discounts from ZeroPay merchants.
16 hours ago
Thailand’s central bank appoints three new senior roles
Two deputy governors are rotating while one assistant governor is moving up.
16 hours ago
Centralised AI models propel financial institutions' success
^ "https://vimeo.com/938986438"
Financial sectors see major benefits from centralised AI strategies, though future shifts are anticipated.
3 days ago
China banking focuses on credit structure optimisation
PwC said the sector needs to continue to implement strategic initiatives.
3 days ago
Overseas expansion impacts Korean banks’ OE score
Despite Korea's high GDP per capita, the current level suggests there's still room for improvement.
3 days ago
Nium, Thredd expand virtual card partnership
The two fintech companies have issued 86 million virtual cards worldwide.
4 days ago
South Korean banks’ loan delinquency rate rise in February
Corporate, SME, and household loans all saw their delinquency rates rise.
4 days ago
APAC finance professionals more confident on economy but talent risks rise
US economy resilience and improvements in China and Japan propped up their confidence.
4 days ago
PH’s BillEase clinched $5m investment from Credit Saison lending arm
BillEase has achieved profitability in 2023 and delivered 47% return on equity.
4 days ago
VPBank’s asset quality at risk amidst housing slowdown
About 1 in 5 of its loans are real estate loans.
4 days ago
Funding Societies, SGeBIZ to offer embedded finance solution for SG businesses
The solution aims to help businesses manage their cash flow.
4 days ago
Bank of Singapore HK names ex-chief of Credit Suisse HK as its new chief executive
Rickie Chan succeeds Cindy Wong, who will serve as advisor until 31 May.
4 days ago
Deutsche Bank cuts 10 private banking roles in Asia: report
The bank has cut about 60 roles in Singapore and Hong Kong over the past year.
5 days ago
PH banks maintained loan standards in Q1
16 hours ago
Indonesian banks gave out more new loans in Q1
16 hours 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.
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.
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.
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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