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Hong Kong's wealth ambitions extend beyond $3.3t in assets
Hong Kong's wealth ambitions extend beyond $3.3t in assets
Mass affluent clients drive growth alongside high-net-worth individuals.
2 hours ago
Private banks must prove advisory value as fintech and AI undercut prices
Private banks must prove advisory value as fintech and AI undercut prices
Banks must recognize clients’ independence and raise advisory value.
3 hours ago
BOCHK exec sees finance moving beyond the bank app
BOCHK exec sees finance moving beyond the bank app
The bank's priorities include data synchronisation and capturing wealth inflows in Hong Kong.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong's 'gold hub' position hinges on ecosystem players: FSDC
Hong Kong's 'gold hub' position hinges on ecosystem players: FSDC
Geopolitical shifts could make Asia more attractive to precious metals investors and asset owners.
4 hours ago
BCRemit sees banks retaining cross-border payment role
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BCRemit sees banks retaining cross-border payment role
The company reports 90% lower cross-border fees, but conventional currencies remain essential to international transactions.
4 hours ago
Prudential says AI could cut insurance product development to 6 weeks
Prudential says AI could cut insurance product development to 6 weeks
Traditional actuarial processes can take 4 to 6 months.
4 hours ago
ANZ fills new private banking roles via internal academy
ANZ fills new private banking roles via internal academy
ANZ plans to increase its Business & Private Bank staff by up to 50% by 2030.
5 hours ago
Westpac net profit dip 1% to $4.77b in FY2026
Westpac net profit dip 1% to $4.77b in FY2026
CET1 ratio is 12.5%, above its target, but 7bp lower than in 2025.
5 hours ago
Hang Seng TECH revamp opens index to smaller growth companies
Hang Seng TECH revamp opens index to smaller growth companies
The benchmark's new composition takes effect on 7 December.
6 hours ago
DBS names Anthony Lim chairman as Peter Seah retires after 16 years
DBS names Anthony Lim chairman as Peter Seah retires after 16 years
Lim will assume the role on 1 January 2027.
10 hours ago
Five global banks form GL1 Org to set tokenised market standards
Five global banks form GL1 Org to set tokenised market standards
The organisation will push for the adoption of two frameworks developed by MAS’ GL1.
1 day ago
ANZ hires HSBC liquidity chief John Hoque as group treasurer
ANZ hires HSBC liquidity chief John Hoque as group treasurer
Hoque previously held senior roles at Standard Chartered, NatWest Markets, and Resolution Life.
1 day ago
BOCHK and XTransfer team up on cross-border trade payments
BOCHK and XTransfer team up on cross-border trade payments
They will provide one-stop financial services for foreign trade enterprises.
2 days ago
Ant International completes live HKD interbank payments
Ant International completes live HKD interbank payments
The transactions involved BOCHK, CCB Asia, and HSBC.
2 days ago
HSBC to launch teck institute to tackle agentic AI fraud
HSBC to launch teck institute to tackle agentic AI fraud
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology joins as the anchor academic partner.
2 days ago
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How can banks drive stablecoin adoption among consumers?
Visa found 46% of Asia-Pacific consumers expect to use stablecoins within five years.
Can Southeast Asia's fintech startups survive the funding squeeze?
Just four funding rounds accounted for 86% of the region's $2.3b investment.
Can nature risks become a lending opportunity for Malaysian banks?
About $200b of Malaysian bank loans depend on water, soil, and other natural resources.
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KB Bank wants a place in your shopping cart
It is expanding offers through e-commerce platforms and Korean beauty clinics.
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Atome taps alternative data to reach unbanked Filipinos
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About 80% of its Philippine cardholders are using their first card product.
Cards & Payments
Banks told to stop playing Gen Z card
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Complicated reward schemes and spending conditions can erode card benefits.
Cards & Payments
Banks rethink overseas ties as payments go digital
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Bank of America sees common standards and round-the-clock liquidity as key hurdles.
Singapore opens door to foreign stablecoins under tighter rules
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Banks may need separate companies to issue stablecoins under the proposed framework.
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India draws foreign banks as China expansion remains costly
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Setting up a Chinese unit requires $149m in capital, versus $53m in India.
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Standard Chartered says smarter AI use beats cutting-edge tech
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AI-powered environmental assessments could save 5,000 staff hours annually.
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