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Banks rethink business models as fintechs play catch-up
To hold their ground against fintechs, banks are redefining themselves.
Banks rethink business models as fintechs play catch-up
To hold their ground against fintechs, banks are redefining themselves.
Incumbent lenders rethink business models in race against virtual banks
ZhongAn International, the company behind one of the city's virtual banks, weighs in on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Hear the story behind DBS's digital transformation
Trevor Cheung, Managing Director of Ecosystems, Group Technology and Operations, will share the secrets to the bank's digital dominance.
How Singapore fintech Cashwagon serves Asia's underbanked
In July, Cashwagon launched a cash pick-up option in the Philippines.
How banks in Asia-Pacific can survive in an age of declining profitability
Cutting down branches and migrating banking services to online and mobile channels are key to keeping costs down.
How Taishin Bank is aiming to dazzle Asia's ultra-rich
The bank aims to increase wealth management revenue and AUM by 8-10% annually through the strategic use of digital tools and branch interactions.
How banks in Malaysia are keeping up with the digital shift
Striking the balance between mobile and online offerings as well as physical branches is key.
Maybank Singapore's strategy to drive wealth management costs down
The bank is enhancing its digital capabilities beyond portfolio reviews to support a growing number of online transactions.
Hang Seng Bank embarks on digital journey for its trade finance business
It has a solution that can recognise the type of documents being scanned and extract data from images.
DBS is betting big on India
By refusing to ditch the physical bank branch and prioritising the improvement of its mobile offerings, DBS has fully embraced the phygital model in India.
Malaysia rides on Asia's virtual banking drive
Potential web-only players could target both the unbanked and the affluent segment.
Philippine banks boost tech in push for financial inclusion
Lenders are offering digital loans for farmers, a 10-minute paperless account opening process, and money transfers through mobile numbers.
Are Indonesian banks' digital journeys paying off?
Lenders are introducing self-service lounges, cardless withdrawals and biometrics to grow their millennial client base.
How Thai lenders are building the bank branch of the future
Paperless applications and facial recognition tech for eKYC are key components.
Malaysian banks flex digital muscle to catch up with Asian peers
Employee upskilling is also a priority to ensure that workers can keep up with digital developments.
How ING Singapore is leading 600-strong staff against disruption
Its wholesale banking unit is ditching the pyramid structure in favour of self-steering teams.
Citi banks on unrivalled expertise to service Asia's mobile and international millionaires
Affluent clients in the region can unlock sophisticated and customised investment opportunities in the U.S.
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