Digital Bank

Vietnam’s two-year fintech sandbox takes shape

Vietnam’s two-year fintech sandbox takes shape

The trial, which will take effect on 1 July, is a step in the right direction.

Grab, Singtel-backed Super Bank mulls IPO: report

The Jakarta-based digital bank may raise up to $300m, sources said.

Flooding impact on Thai banks ‘manageable’

Only a small number of branches have been affected.

Data analytics key to SEA digital banks' profitability and retention

After the initial novelty and rewards, digibank users are likely to revert to their old bank.

SG’s Maribank names ex-Trust Bank exec as new CEO

Natalia Goh takes over from Zheng Yudong, who will remain an advisor.

India rejects 2 applicants for a small finance bank licence

Two other applications remain under examination.

Did digital banks fail to disrupt?

Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.

Rising interest rates births more challenges for Asia's digital banks

Few manage to break even, and those that do are back by conglomerates.

Grab, Singtel-led digital-only bank GXS debuts in Singapore

It has launched a savings account with a customizable pockets feature.

Singapore wholesale digital-only bank Green Link Digital Bank debuts

The wholesale bank targets micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Malaysia’s new digital banks fated to remain niche in medium term

Regulatory limits and competition make it unlikely to break into the mainstream until 2026.

4 in 5 Singaporeans prefer online methods of banking: survey

Less than one in ten, or only 4%, concentrate their banking activities at the ATM.

Hong Kong neobank ZA Bank launches early payday product

Users can get their monthly payroll up to seven days in advance, interest-free.