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Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
Islamic banking gains global appeal
State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp
Four of five clients use the bank’s mobile app regularly.
Singapore's banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows
For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world
Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.
Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis
There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.
Gen Zers spur banking reinvention
Young consumers are changing financial norms and expectations.
Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
Aleta Planet launches payment app for Muslims
The platform will soon let users find Muslim businesses in the region.
Vietnam’s two-year fintech sandbox takes shape
The trial, which will take effect on 1 July, is a step in the right direction.
Fintechs, banks unite for win-win
Changing markets are forcing them to forge mutually beneficial alliances.
Malaysia’s development banks told to plug lending gap for MSMEs
Productive sectors need more capital to stimulate the slowing economy.
OCBC starts AI stock adviser using data on 4,000 stocks
AI Oscar uses more than a decade's worth of data to predict equity prices.
Aussie banks launch digital locks versus online fraud
Cybercriminals now use AI and deepfakes to scam people.
Gen Z needs to get the right info in a snap
AI can help financial institutions’ marketing teams get the job done.
How embedded finance and AI are reshaping Malaysia’s finance sector
Value migration to non-bank players with a "focused" model is accelerating.
Banking turmoil from Indonesian SWF flagged
An ‘institutional firewall’ should shield basic banking functions from the fund.
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