Banking Technology

Hong Kong's ZA Bank offers 6% introductory rate for deposits: report

The virtual bank’s rate is said to have outpaced the big traditional players’ offers.

Data to determine success of Singapore digital bank aspirants

Eight publicly known applicants want to focus on the country’s underbanked segment.

Losses threaten Razer and Grab's digital banking license bids in Singapore

MAS is putting emphasis on profitability more than other regulators for the license requirements.

HSBC Singapore launches new retail banking, investment platforms

Its financial planning and tracking app will have risk and scenario analysis functions.

Obscure regulations, cybersecurity hinder adoption of open API: study

Almost two-fifths (38%) cited cybersecurity as the biggest risk.

India, China, Thailand lead APAC smart card market adoption

The global smart card market will surpass $65b by 2025.

UOB's TMRW launches biometrics for accounts opening

It will be available at all 350 authentication kiosks across Greater Bangkok.

Hong Kong virtual banks to make up 2-3% of total deposits by 2020: report

They are expected to attract “tens and thousands of customers" each.

EPAA signs MOU to promote financial marketplace platform

It enables financial institutions and fintechs to interact and collaborate at a lower cost.

China's Ant Financial eyes virtual banking licence in Singapore

It has not disclosed if it will seek a retail or wholesale licence.

DBS adapts AI-powered bank screening process

The system will conduct automated risk assessment of clients, investments, and transactions.

The machine learning challenge: Why does it matter to banks in Singapore?

Understanding the intricacies of global best practices and adapting to it will set machine learning (ML) on a successful course; highly skilled...

China may launch digital currency in 2-3 months

They already have a system and network ready.

Weekly Global News Wrap: HSBC and RBS gears up digital banking platforms; Former bankers from Deutsche, Nomura fined $162m

And Deutsche Bank AG top officials worry that its new senior hire may not be up to the task.

South Korea launches digital open banking service

Users may access all local bank accounts through their own mobile banking apps.

UOB launches digital finance management service

Customers can track the state of their finances, chase refunds, and monitor subscriptions.