Banking Technology
BPI launches refreshed mobile app
New clients can open an account within five minutes with just one valid ID.
BPI launches refreshed mobile app
New clients can open an account within five minutes with just one valid ID.
Vietnam conducts training on central bank digital currency
The course aims to upskill SBV and relevant agencies in Vietnam.
Did digital banks fail to disrupt?
Most became niche players, yet served their regulatory purpose, said McKinsey associate partner Hernán Gerson.
How Asian banks can retain their cross-border dominance
The emergence of fintechs is whittling down their dominance.
Value of CBDC payments to reach $213b annually by 2030: study
Adoption will be driven by governments boosting financial inclusion.
Southeast Asian banks’ well-placed to ride fintech’s digital disruption: Moody’s
Supportive regulation, digital investments, and fintechs slowing growth will play to banks’ favor.
How embedded finance is democratising the financial services experience for SMEs in Asia-Pacific
The past few years has seen embedded finance proliferating in the APAC region, with digital technology lowering not just the costs of financial...
Banks urged to integrate ESG data into IT systems: McKinsey
Banks must apply a use-case driven approach to introduce new ESG capabilities.
AI adoption in banking not a race but a question of trust: HSBC exec
AI achievers enjoyed 50% greater revenue growth on average, according to Accenture.
GXS Bank names former SGX president as group CEO
Since stepping down in 2019, Muthukrishan Ramaswami has served on the boards of GovTech Singapore and Temus.
Role of the financial sector towards achieving sustainable development goals in Bangladesh
Bangladesh, a country with a high population density, has achieved this accomplishment thanks to the political leadership's passion and commitment to...
Real-time cross border payments edges closer to reality with ISO 20022
ISO 20022 is set to become the universal language of payments.
Bank of Thailand issues consultation paper on virtual bank licensing
BOT is inviting comments and suggestions on the proposed framework by 12 February.
9 in 10 finance professionals say open banking is a key part of a bank’s landscape
More than half said it’s now a “must-have” for banks.
Hong Kong’s livi bank unveils new app interface, adds rewards feature
Customers can win cash rewards and enter a lucky draw to win round-trip tickets to Hokkaido.
ZA Bank kicks off sandbox trial for online business account opening service
Trial for ZA Dash will run until 30 December.
Over 75% Singaporeans ‘definitely’ want better online banking services
The majority of Singaporeans now use mobiles apps for bank services.