From Sandbox To Success: How PH Neobanks Disrupt Banking

They made use of their old payments model and partnerships to scale operations.

How Trust Bank Won The Trust Of Singapore's 12%

It is currently the world's fastest growing bank by market share.

GenAI, CBDCs To Shape Singaporean Finance In 2024

Singapore will be piloting the use of wholesale CBDCs next year.

How Financial Institutions Can Build Customer Loyalty

It's no longer just about giving perks, but about offering experiences.

OCBC unveils blockchain-powered CBDCs at Singapore Fintech Festival

OCBC is aiming to commercialise one or two of its blockchain solutions in 2024.

Untapped markets: pioneering the future of finance beyond traditional banking

Brands must shift from running campaigns to building platforms.

Tech glitches, failed cost targets plaque Thai banks

KBank's credit costs rose by 11 basis points to 219 bp in 2023, a step further from its target range of 140 to 160 bp.

DBS' digibank shrinks loan approval time to a maximum of 10 minutes

The bank is making use of government population data for its face recognition service.

GCash goes cross-border, eyes 'biggest IPO' title

It aims for full launch and expansion into 10 markets in 2024.

Grocery runs can now double as shariah bank visits

Bank Aladin Syariah partners with Alfamart, which has 18,000 outlets nationwide.

NETS boosts SMEs' revenues with card data

With over 130,000 touchpoints, NETS uses data on spending habits to help SMEs.

Techcombank opens headquarters in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh

The two new buildings are sustainable and fully-owned by the bank.

Australian BNPLs, mobile wallets face tougher regulations

Buy now pay later (BNPL) providers and mobile wallets in Australia, look out: the central bank is pushing to amend its retail payment laws in 2024 to better regulate the up-and-coming payment entities.

Default risks, peaking margins push APAC banks into a 'mixed baq' situation

Whilst the majority of emerging market banks in Asia Pacific are expected to log better financial results in 2024, unique hurdles in loan defaults, credit growth, or net interest margins will engulf each banking system over the next 12 months, Fitch analysts said in a report.

CEO Interview - Why The Bank Of The Future Is Not Really A Bank

ANEXT Bank's Toh Su Mei reveals how they reimagine banking for micro businesses.

How Financial Institutions Build Customer Loyalty

Expectations from customer loyalty rewards are seeing a massive shift today: customers are no longer satisfied with just receiving cashbacks or coupons, they want an emotional experience.

Millennials Pick Blogs Over Family For Money Tips

Young and wealthy Singaporean and Hong Kong investors place more trust in internet posts than in their own family members when seeking financial advice, according to a survey conducted by St. James’s Place Asia.

Financial Insights: Sustainable Finance

More fines, data touted as solutions to

Bringing credit cards experience to the next level

Addressing limitations of payment only at accredited merchants, UnliPay enables real-time, secure transfers from credit card to local bank accounts or e-wallets.

Cebuana Lhuillier Bank bridging financial gap through revolutionary banking

The Philippines’ most dynamic rural bank continues its commitment to financial inclusion as it enters its 25th year

UOB Thailand green financing drives market expansion for EV manufacturer

Collaborative partnership demonstrates UOB's leadership in sustainable trade finance solutions.

Standard Chartered leverages tech, strong customer relationships, and ESG commitments

With a focus on digital transformation and strategic partnerships, it delivers seamless financial solutions. Its integration of ESG also reflects its commitment to sustainable finance and responsible practices.

Standard Chartered Singapore unveils enhanced SC Mobile app for cutting-edge digital banking

Standard Chartered Singapore, a leader in digital banking, has launched the updated SC Mobile. It is an all-in-one app designed to offer a new standard of digital banking for its clients, making it the better app for saving, spending, and growing your money.

DBS's Sanjoy Sen explores digital currency and future M&A opportunities

Sen also discussed DBS's recent integration of Citi Taiwan's assets in just one weekend.

Danamon rolls out next-generation branches for coffee talks

The Indonesia-based bank seeks to open 50 advisory-centred bank branches.

Revised rules bolster Korean banks' competition, but no silver bullet to thriving

Authorities are making it easier for banks to own and buy companies overseas.

PH central bank eyes direct debit, digital banks to drive digital payments ambitions

This follows Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ earlier roll-out of QR payments and surge in e-wallet use

Maybank's Alvin Lee Reveals Changes In Investment Behaviour, Wealth Preservation

Globalisation is no longer the best strategy for banks if they wish to thrive in the new era of investing.

Hong Kong's livi Bank Launches Game-Changing App For SMEs

Going fully digital on opening accounts and approving quick loans to SMEs raises ‘livi Business’ disbursements to over HK$70m (US$8.9m) as of end-April.

Singapore Banks Champion Employee Well-Being, Upskilling

Asian Banking and Finance's new ranking of Singapore banks reflects top notchers' steady growth and adaptability to changing landscape.