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In this issue

Banks are taking up aggressive new tactics against scammers, from letting customers lock their own accounts to deploying bot armies. Commonwealth Bank of Australia, for example, has rolled out 10,000 bots designed to intercept scammers before they reach a customer. Read our exclusive interview with its fraud chief on page 18.

Private credit moves in as banks retreat

Private credit has become a recognised asset class and is now a common part of institutional investment portfolios, amidst declining profits in Asia-Pacific banks, shifting valuations, and mounting competition from fintech players.

3 mins

Banks miss $10t opportunity by neglecting affluent women

Women will be at the forefront of wealth management over the next 20 years but are still less likely to work with wealth managers, presenting a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for financial advisors, according to McKinsey & Company.

1 mins

Aussie banks roll out locks to block scams

Australian banks have started rolling out digital lock and block capabilities that let their clients disable compromised accounts using their apps to fight rising digital fraud.

2 mins

THAI BANKS FACE LITTLE THREAT FROM VIRTUAL ENTRANTS

Thailand's incumbent banks are safe in the near term from disruption that may come from the new virtual banks that are launching in 2026.

1 mins

HSBC unveils Tokenised Deposit Service for treasury management

HSBC’s Tokenised Deposit Service has gone live in Hong Kong. Tokenised Deposit Service is a bank-led, blockchain-based settlement service that will support treasury management of HSBC's corporate clients with real-time HKD and USD payments. The payments can be facilitated between corporate wallets held by a client at HSBC Hong Kong.

1 mins

Aleta Planet launches payment app for Muslims across Southeast Asia

The platform will soon let users find Muslim businesses in the region.

1 mins

Citi almost triples wealth transactions after digital platform revamp

Four of five clients use the bank's mobile app regularly.

2 mins

CBA deploys AI bot army to study scam attacks

Thousands of voice and chat bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.

3 mins

Chinese megabanks cement nation's economic prowess

Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence's top 50 lenders.

2 mins

Automation stalls hiring at Singapore's top banks

Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.

5 mins

Talents shun banks on lengthy hiring processes

Hiring rose 2.5% amongst 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance's survey.

4 mins

SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world

Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.

2 mins

Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong

The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.

2 mins

Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis

There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.

3 mins

Islamic finance grows in non-Muslim markets with demand for ethical investing

State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.

2 mins

DCS launches card for cash access on stablecoins

A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.

2 mins

OCBC launches AI stock adviser trained on 4,000 global listings

AI Oscar uses more than a decade's worth of data to predict equity prices.

2 mins

Malaysia's development banks told to plug lending gap for MSMEs

Productive sectors need more capital to stimulate the slowing economy.

2 mins

Banks rethink messaging for Gen Z's eight-second attention

Al can help financial institutions' marketing teams get the job done.

2 mins

MOHD FAIZUDDIN, ARIF FADILAH, MUHAMMAD HAFIZ

Young Malaysians, big money mistakes

3 mins

NICOLE ZHOU Beyond the code: How mobile banking is weaving a new financial narrative in Asia

In the digital age, banks are sitting on a goldmine of customer data. It's time they started using it to anticipate needs and offer hyper-personalised solutions before customers even ask.

3 mins

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Asian Banking & Finance Magazine Description:

Publisher: Charlton-Media-Group

Category: Business

Language: English

Frequency: Quarterly

Asian Banking & Finance Magazine (ABF) is a quarterly magazine that covers the latest news, trends, and developments in the Asian banking and finance industry. The magazine is published by Charlton Media Group and is available in print and digital formats.

ABF features a mix of editorial content, including:

* News and analysis: The magazine provides in-depth coverage of the latest news and trends in the Asian banking and finance industry, including mergers and acquisitions, regulation changes, and new product launches.

* Interviews: ABF features interviews with senior executives from leading banks and financial institutions in Asia, as well as with government officials and industry experts.

* Special reports: The magazine regularly publishes special reports on specific topics related to the Asian banking and finance industry, such as fintech, Islamic finance, and sustainable banking.

* Market data and statistics: ABF provides readers with market data and statistics on the Asian banking and finance industry, including key financial ratios, asset quality, and profitability.

The magazine is aimed at senior executives from banks and financial institutions in Asia, as well as government officials, investors, and other professionals who are interested in the Asian banking and finance industry. ABF is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to stay up-to-date on the latest news, trends, and developments in the Asian banking and finance industry.