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Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions
Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions
Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model.
RHB Bank Berhad clinches two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026
The bank enabled instant auto financing approval and integrated ESG principles into its home loan solutions.
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Prudentials Mohit Tandon said usage is now the million-dollar question.
Digital banks bet on AI to unlock outsized ROI
However, AI is everywhere except in ROIs.
Human oversight remains central as insurers adopt agentic AI: valantic
Agentic AI handles verification and analysis whilst people make final decisions.
Cathay United Bank Taiwan honoured with three wins at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2026
The bank secured wins in private wealth, credit card, and customer experience categories for Taiwan.
Beyond the Vault: How FGA Trust Is Redefining What a Trust Company Can Do
An AI-powered platform, trust-linked card, and specialised programmes redefine what a modern trust company can deliver.
Why Sophisticated Investors Are Choosing Hong Kong as the Cornerstone of Their Global Wealth Structure
Tax efficiency, legal sophistication, and geopolitical positioning make the city a defining choice for global wealth.
Cathay United Bank Ho Chi Minh Branch secures win for Syndicated Loan of the Year - Vietnam
It has been the MLABU of Vietnam’s largest syndicated loan facility to date with VPBank.
CIMB receives accolade for Initiative Award for Asset Tokenisation - Malaysia
It aims to advance a tokenised financial infrastructure to democratise market access and address issues.
Travel trends reshape banks' payment strategies: Euromonitor
AI and experiences are changing how lenders compete for travel spending.
Asia’s banking elite celebrated at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026
Banking leaders were celebrated for their innovation and growth that have transformed the sector across Asia.
AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale
DBS aims to reduce time spent on preparing investment insights from hours to minutes using agentic AI.
Asia insurers risk irrelevance as protection gaps widen
An expert said Singapore saves 36% of its income despite having high protection and critical illness gaps.
Banks urged to turn pricing into a strategic growth lever
A consultant says data-driven pricing can boost revenue and lower funding costs without sacrificing volume.
AI governance failures threaten banks’ returns
95% of GenAI spend has no outcome as organisations remain in the early stages of adoption.
Insurers chase AI gains as workers fear job losses
Ninety-two million jobs may be displaced by AI by 2030.
Commentary
Why Asia’s private wealth industry requires a new era of governance
APAC has mastered domestic payments. The next challenge is connecting them.
Why fragmented communications are becoming a hidden governance risk for Asia Pacific banks
From automation to agency: Asia’s wealth leaders can reinvent, not just streamline
Singapore aced its FATF evaluation — now comes the hard part
Are Asia’s digital banks prepared for the stablecoin era?
Why APAC is building home-currency stablecoins
Why Southeast Asian wealth managers must design the business before buying the technology
Why trust in Asian banking increasingly gets built off the record
Hong Kong cleared stablecoins for take-off. Getting them to work across Asia is the hard part