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How TranSwap helps SMEs expand overseas by cutting FX costs
Their solution was developed with API integration, which enables small transfers in large volumes to be credited in real-time.
How TranSwap helps SMEs expand overseas by cutting FX costs
Their solution was developed with API integration, which enables small transfers in large volumes to be credited in real-time.
No ‘one-size-fits-all' for mobile bank TMRW
UOB’s mobile-only bank makes use of personalization to attract Thailand, Indonesia’s tech-savvy generation.
How Spenmo helps businesses secure direct loans
The platform also allows merchants to effectively manage expenses.
Contactless payments shift to overdrive as APAC locks down
Individuals and businesses scramble to adapt, but pitfalls remain.
How Citi ASEAN's workforce champion adaptability, diversity
Joel Fastenberg talks about how Citi rose to the challenge of digitization, work-from-home and diversity.
Debates arise on security law's effects on Hong Kong finance sector
Is there really a capital exodus from Hong Kong to Singapore?
What banks are getting wrong in their restructuring plans
Lenders are relying too much on past risk data and numbers instead of long-term growth prospects.
Amidst a crisis, Hong Kong's Mox Bank sees boundless opportunities
The neobank has outlined a bold plan to kickstart a new generation of virtual-savvy customers.
Razer's digital bank proposition aims to dazzle the global youth
The consortium is going big with its dream of meeting the underserved youth’s financial needs globally.
Mazars partners welcomed to ABF Awards judging panel
In this exclusive interview, Justin Tan and Sean Choo also share their thoughts on the “new normal” of Post-COVID-19 banking.
Asian Banking & Finance Awards holds first ever digital awards presentation
More than 120 banks were awarded in this year’s programme.
Meet ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first virtual-only lender
The bank’s slogan of co-creation belies a strong charm offensive of attractive deposit rates.
How Lendela streamlines customers' loan application process
The platform matches up customers’ loan needs from banks and lenders.
How Indonesia's biggest bank is pushing MSMEs to go international
Bank BRI recorded $33.5m in transaction value from local MSME exports in 2019.
Japan's regional banks gain lifeline with regulator's strategy switch
The Financial Services Agency has let go of its bank inspection manual.
How BPI fused heritage and future in revamped Makati branch
This is the bank’s first branch to have an interactive screen.
Singapore to elevate hub status with new digital banking regulation
A more flexible Payment Services Act makes it easier for fintechs to apply full operations in Singapore.
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Why Southeast Asian wealth managers must design the business before buying the technology
Why trust in Asian banking increasingly gets built off the record
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The financing challenge behind Asia’s wealth transfer
Banks need to rethink identity governance for AI agents
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