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BCA sets benchmark in Indonesia’s microfinance sector
BCA sets benchmark in Indonesia’s microfinance sector
Innovative approaches reflect the bank’s commitment to pushing financial inclusion and fostering economic growth.
Maybank SG offers boost to charities with special rates, network opportunities
Charities in the city may also avail of an interest-free grant of up to SG$150,000 (US$111,000)
Indonesian banks all aboard in driving financial innovation
Asian Banking and Finance Forum brings together banking leaders with a shared vision.
Demand for digital payments growing in Indonesia
Two digital financial service leaders underscore collaboration over competition.
Siam Commercial Bank shares crisis lessons from pandemic
The bank’s early investment in tech helped it grow its digital customer base to 17 million.
Hong Kong’s investment bankers kicked to the curb as lenders tighten belts
No, they are not headed to Singapore to hunt new jobs.
Credit Data Smart ushers in new era of credit scoring in Hong Kong
It’s expected to promote healthy competition and improve credit knowledge of locals.
Fintech Smile API accelerates loan approval process for financial inclusion
Smile API CEO Jerome Eger is committed not just to speed, but secured access to employment data.
Thai central bank’s digital payments on ‘top of the world’
The Bank of Thailand is eyeing to expand connectivity with more countries.
Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
How banks should rethink pricing
It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.