Digital banking
ZA Bank reports HK$548m net revenue and narrows losses by 42%
ZA Bank reports HK$548m net revenue and narrows losses by 42%
Net interest income is 86% higher in 2024.
Boost Bank targets micro SMEs amidst regulatory, inclusion pressure
The digital bank builds on ecosystem strengths to serve high-risk businesses.
Trust Bank introduces money lock feature with digital unlocking capabilities
They need their app and card to unlock their money.
How banks can make digital transformation work according to Maybank Securities CEO
Clear goals matter, but effective execution defines transformation outcomes.
Omnichannel integration boosts Hong Kong digital payments
Cross-border wallet collaborations are driving digital payments in Hong Kong.
APAC retailers demand seamless, secure payment solutions
As APAC e-commerce grows, retailers seek frictionless and secure payment systems.
GCash expands reach with Mitsubishi and MUFG partnerships
Mitsubishi and MUFG boost GCash’s services and regional presence.
Mastercard advances digital payments with tokenization and passkeys
Tech-driven innovations secures digital transactions and reduces cash dependency in Asia.
Philippines’ population size fuels digital banking interest
Digital banks are driving financial inclusion in the Philippines.
Flooding impact on Thai banks ‘manageable’
Only a small number of branches have been affected.
Digital banking adoption grows steadily with no major changes
Digital banking users are expected to reach 3.6 billion globally this year.
Taiwan’s virtual banks tout corporate banking and FX to reach profitability
All 3 banks reported narrower losses in 2023.
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.
St. George Bank tops Australian banks in digital experience net satisfaction: study
Auswide Bank received a negative net satisfaction score for their range of digital products.
Rising interest rates births more challenges for Asia's digital banks
Few manage to break even, and those that do are back by conglomerates.
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