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Fintechs could overtake Philippine banks in retail segment: Moody’s
Banks' slow development of digital financial services may just give fintechs an edge.
Fintechs could overtake Philippine banks in retail segment: Moody’s
Banks' slow development of digital financial services may just give fintechs an edge.
Standard Chartered, Cathay, Mastercard launch new credit cards
The credit cards will allow faster earning of Asia Miles and will also provide other privileges.
Chart of the Week: Philippine card payments market value to grow to $43.4b in 2021
Debit cards dominate in the Philippines with 90.6 million in circulation.
South Korea mulls cashbacks for credit card spending to boost consumption
The government reportedly plans to set the ceiling of cash back rewards per person.
Chart of the Week: Japan’s credit card payments to grow 9.2% in 2021
Easing of restrictions, government support, and the Olympics will support growth.
UOB renames YOLO credit card to UOB EVOL card
Targeting Gen Z customers, the card offers 8% cashback on online purchases.
Chart of the Week: South Korean card payments to grow 4.9% through 2024
Average frequency of use is 136.2 times in 2020, higher than in France, US, and UK.
Hong Kong’s consumer credit demand rebounds in Q1
Mortgages and credit card demand rose, whilst unsecured credit hit a historical low.
Maybank introduces two new designs for Family & Friends Card
New customers may choose between the original black, as well as the new lilac and silver designs.
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