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ASEAN supply chain shifts a win for Singapore banks

They will be attracted to the banks’ strong balance sheets and access to USD funding.

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Future Ready: How can banks build a checkmate-proof IT strategy in 2020?

Heavy investments in technology will mean nothing without investing in manpower, according to experts.

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ASEAN fintech investments hit $8.9b from 2015-2019

This represents a CAGR of 133.1%.

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How KBZ Bank strides towards financial inclusion in Myanmar

They launched mobile wallet KBZPay, banking on the country's high smartphone penetration to improve financial connectivity.

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How banks can win in a rapidly shifting global payments arena

Incumbents are building up capabilities and forging partnerships with former foes to stay competitive.

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APAC finance firms adapt defensive stance for 2020

Geopolitical and macroeconomic risks threaten the sector’s overall credit profiles.

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ASEAN banks lack progress in green finance

Only 62% of banks have assigned sustainability strategy to senior management.

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How foreign fintechs will buoy Japan's banking sector

They might introduce new business models and solve overcapacity, says a former central bank deputy governor.

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Singapore banks could grapple with falling interest margins in 2020

An easing monetary policy and slow loan growth are dragging on NIMs.

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Singapore bank headcounts rise with tech talent boosting numbers

Banking staff at Singapore’s 18 largest commercial banks grew 5.47% in the last two years.

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Cards to reign supreme in South Korea as cash loses appeal

By 2020, cards will emerge as the dominant payment instrument.

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Will the fintech revolution threaten underspending Malaysian lenders?

Alibaba and Tencent, which command significant e-payments market share, could pose a big challenge.

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Will regional bank distress threaten China's fragile financial stability?

Failure at the regional level may squeeze funding options for the NBFI sector.

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For better or worse: Chinese banks court risk in deepening ties with insurers

Insurers are lining up to snap up perpetual bonds, with $32.14b of such instruments already hitting the market.

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Banks into hubs: OCBC NISP embraces guesthouse-feel branches

Select outlets draw on a mix of batik and contemporary aesthetic and feature special aromatherapies.

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Virtual banks threaten to take a bite out of Hong Kong's small players

Banks can expect fiercer competition on the lending and deposit fronts.

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Virtual bank data scientists are driving hiring in Hong Kong

Employers are seeking data scientists and full stack developers for mobile and web applications that go beyond the traditional set of tech skills.

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