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Southeast Asian banks lose funding efficiency as pricing remains fragmented
Southeast Asian banks lose funding efficiency as pricing remains fragmented
Data-led segmentation and pricing discipline can reduce leakage and improve funding cost outcomes.
Why Thai finance firms push AI as human oversight limits automation
Executives say machines cannot make final calls without review in key processes.
Banks waste AI spending without workflow redesign as only 10% see gains
Embedding AI into operations and simplifying processes is key to cost-income gains in banking.
Thai insurers miss growth opportunity from concert goers
This is why Thai Setakij Insurance is looking beyond the standard travel-insurance model.
Why banks must become gatekeepers or accept commodity status
Global banking revenue is growing, but non-bank challengers will capture 35% of it by 2030.
ING's Philippine leaders advance AI strategy with sustainability focus
ING maintains a clear position that its AI strategy is grounded in responsibility and sustainability.
Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Banks expected to expand digital tools whilst maintaining relationship-based service.
Deposit pricing in Malaysian banks remains reactive rather than strategic
When one bank moves, rivals often just follow its lead.
Malaysia finance firms see AI ambitions falter as legacy systems block progress
Finance executives say technology should support decisions, not fully replace human roles
Malaysian digital banks scale via savings habits and customer segmentation
Some customers aim to save 60 ringgit a week, according to GXBank data.
Why digital empathy is key to building a financial brand
Ipsos says lenders financial institutions now compete with best-in-class platforms across all industries
Vietnam banks leverage data, AI, and digital trust to capture customers
Timo and HD Bank focus on engagement, analytics, and AI to differentiate in a crowded market.
Governance and trust to drive Vietnam’s financial sector growth
Banks and insurers face pressure to strengthen oversight and rebuild market confidence.
Vietnam lenders shift to behavioural data to judge loan applicants
They measure the sales, staff numbers, and inventory turnover in SMEs, for example.
Smartstream targets the mismatches banks overlook in reconciliation
It is investing in AI to remove risks, reduce costs, and make manpower more efficient.
From compliance to personalisation: Advancing banking & financial services experience
Experts explored how banks and financial services can deliver seamless, compliant, and personalised customer experiences.
Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Shweta Jain of Finastra
Shweta Jain of Finastra highlights how Finastra Essence’s modern, open, API-first design enables rapid deployment.
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