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Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future
Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future
Pru Life UK warns that without insurance, traditional savings and investments are a "complete waste of time."
How banks and insurers are misreading customer needs
They create lego-like customisable products, but it's the agents stacking the blocks.
Banks push ‘embedded data’ partnerships as digital lending hits limits in PH
Banks like RCBC are moving away from standalone apps toward payroll and supply-chain partnerships.
BPI targets 50 million Filipinos in financial inclusion push
The bank plans to expand its agency network to nearly 10,000 locations.
BSP calls for stronger fraud safeguards as financial services go digital
Scams using urgent messages are a key threat to digital bank confidence.
PH financial products should be for spenders, not just earners: expert
Few products are catered for OFW families spending the money remitted, said BCG’s Lance Katigbak.
Australia’s Airwallex rolls out treasury product Yield in the US
Funds are invested in the J.P. Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund.
SMFG names Takeshi Mikami as representative executive officer
The appointment is effective April 2026.
MUFG and AlbaCore launch global platform for infrastructure debt
AlbaCore will act as manager of the funds.
Resilient earnings make China’s big four banks stand out in volatile markets
The MSCI China Banks Index has consistently outperformed the broader market each March since 2005.
Malaysia’s SME Bank taps Zulkiflee Hashim as Chairman
The appointment strengthens SME Bank’s push for MSME growth.
Singapore women in finance show stronger entrepreneurial aspirations, up to 42%
Generation Z and Millennials lead rise in entrepreneurial ambitions.
Karby Leggett appointed Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered
The appointment reflects the Bank's response to rising cryptocurrency adoption.
SWIFT rolls out new framework for retail payments
A group of 25 banks will go live with it by the end of June.
Shinhan seizes South Korea's top bank brand spot with $8.8b valuation
Nine SoKor bank brands are collectively valued at $31.8b, up 19%.
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