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Asian Banking & Finance
MOHD FAIZUDDIN, ARIF FADILAH, MUHAMMAD HAFIZ
Young Malaysians, big money mistakes
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DCS launches card for cash access on stablecoins
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
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Malaysia's development banks told to plug lending gap for MSMEs
Productive sectors need more capital to stimulate the slowing economy.
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Citi almost triples wealth transactions after digital platform revamp
Four of five clients use the bank's mobile app regularly.
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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.
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Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis
There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.
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Talents shun banks on lengthy hiring processes
Hiring rose 2.5% amongst 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance's survey.
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
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SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world
Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.
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Banks rethink messaging for Gen Z's eight-second attention
Al can help financial institutions' marketing teams get the job done.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CBA deploys AI bot army to study scam attacks
Thousands of voice and chat bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.
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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.
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Automation stalls hiring at Singapore's top banks
Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.
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Chinese megabanks cement nation's economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence's top 50 lenders.
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Islamic finance grows in non-Muslim markets with demand for ethical investing
State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
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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.
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Aleta Planet launches payment app for Muslims across Southeast Asia
The platform will soon let users find Muslim businesses in the region.
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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.
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OCBC triples quantum tech workforce to enhance cybersecurity measures
The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
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NETS adds inventory features to payment terminals for Singapore retailers
It is using data from its payment system to help businesses improve operations.
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Japanese banks seek M&A deals overseas
Japan's biggest banks pursued mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of local and foreign fintech firms in the second half of 2024 in search of better revenue, as the yen sank to a 34-year low amidst relaxed regulations.
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BTN Prioritas wins prestigious international award - Retail Banking Awards
It was awarded the Customer Experience Initiative of the Year - Indonesia for PLUS by BTN Prioritas.
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Singapore's top central banker touts potential of asset tokenisation
The tech must be regulated, which can be a challenge.
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BTN Wins Award at ABF Wholesale Banking Awards 2024
PT Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk (BTN) won an award at the Asian Banking & Finance (ABF) Wholesale Banking Awards 2024 on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
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The way forward-GXBank leads the charge in transforming the local banking scene
Whilst digital banking in Malaysia is still in its infancy, there is no doubt that it can act t as a bridge to offer services or lack thereof-to those who are financially underserved.
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Unlocking global expansion with Payoneer's seamless and reliable payments solutions
Payoneer empowers small and medium-sized businesses (SMBS) worldwide, simplifies global commerce, and enables entrepreneurs to grow with confidence and ease through its cross-border payment solutions.
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Can Asian banks weather the profit squeeze in 2025?
Banking profits are expected to remain under pressure in many Asian markets in 2025, with lenders likely to post Bunder pressure either modest improvements or manageable declines, according to analysts.
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