Asian Banking & Finance
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
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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
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
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
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
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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
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
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.
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Unlock digital banking success through process orchestration with Appian
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Unlock digital banking success through process orchestration with Appian
This event seeks to unveil the power of process orchestration and low-code automation for exceptional customer experiences, compliance, and agility in banking.
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