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Hong Kong banks expand AI across lending and fraud controls
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Hong Kong banks expand AI across lending and fraud controls
Virtual banks are using richer data and modern technology stacks to compete in lending and risk management.
15 hours ago
GCash operator Mynt raises record $966m in Philippine IPO
GCash operator Mynt raises record $966m in Philippine IPO
Shares opened 0.5% above their offer price as the company made its market debut on 20 October.
20 hours ago
Asian banks gain brand value amidst fintech competition
Asian banks gain brand value amidst fintech competition
ICBC recorded a 49% increase whilst Agricultural Bank of China registered 54% growth.
20 hours ago
Vietnam's new rules could widen banks' lending capacity
Vietnam's new rules could widen banks' lending capacity
MBS expects lenders with diversified funding sources to benefit more from the revised 95% LDR ceiling.
21 hours ago
Maybank deploys AI to prevent banking disruptions
Maybank deploys AI to prevent banking disruptions
ServiceNow will support technology monitoring across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia under a five-year agreement.
21 hours ago
Citi's ASEAN investment banking revenue jumps 35%
Citi's ASEAN investment banking revenue jumps 35%
The bank handled nearly $20b in regional acquisitions.
21 hours ago
Paymentology partners with AUB on digital payments
Paymentology partners with AUB on digital payments
The deal will support HelloMoney AUB’s flagship e-wallet and its QR Ph capabilities.
1 day ago
HSBC Private Bank trains wealthy heirs to tackle succession risks
HSBC Private Bank trains wealthy heirs to tackle succession risks
A six-week digital course with MIT Sloan targets clients aged 23 to 30 entering family business leadership.
1 day ago
Indian Bank lifts quarterly profit 15% to $364.3m
Indian Bank lifts quarterly profit 15% to $364.3m
Net interest income climbed 18% year-on-year as lending growth supported the bank's performance.
1 day ago
Visa expands stablecoin reach as StraitsX card GTV tops $6b
Visa expands stablecoin reach as StraitsX card GTV tops $6b
It enables international card issuance using existing merchant infrastructure, subject to local compliance rules.
1 day ago
Bahrain bank eyes digital settlement as Partior expands
Bahrain bank eyes digital settlement as Partior expands
The assessment will consider whether the bank can become a designated clearing institution on the multi-currency network.
1 day ago
Yes Bank capital adequate after AT1 ruling but earnings hit looms
Yes Bank capital adequate after AT1 ruling but earnings hit looms
The reinstatement is an earnings negative to the Indian bank, S&P said.
4 days ago
BPI tops Philippine bank AI visibility
KPay secures MPI licence in Singapore
KPay secures MPI licence in Singapore
KPay is authorised to provide domestic and cross-border money transfer services.
4 days ago
PingAnDB hits 96% deepfake detection accuracy in HK GenAI Sandbox test
PingAnDB hits 96% deepfake detection accuracy in HK GenAI Sandbox test
The use case integrated AI facial recognition in the identity verification process.
4 days ago
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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.
What happens when Indian banks’ $127b deposit boost matures?
The deposits equal about 4.5% of the Indian banking system’s deposit base.
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Banks rethink overseas ties as payments go digital
Bank of America sees common standards and round-the-clock liquidity as key hurdles.
1 hour ago
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.
1 day ago
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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.
2 days ago
Banking Technology
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.
4 days ago
Superbank looks beyond credit scores with AI
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The bank monitors its lending models for bias and performance.
BNI eyes tapping business networks to assess small company borrowers
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The bank sees AI as potentially more useful for monitoring borrowers than approving loans.
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Maybank saves $9.56m through small process changes
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The bank says its initiatives have saved 2.17 million working days.
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Simon Bishop shares how local accounts and collaboration help Corpay deliver faster payments and greater client value.
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