Exclusives

Mazars partners welcomed to ABF Awards judging panel

In this exclusive interview, Justin Tan and Sean Choo also share their thoughts on the “new normal” of Post-COVID-19 banking.

Mazars partners welcomed to ABF Awards judging panel

In this exclusive interview, Justin Tan and Sean Choo also share their thoughts on the “new normal” of Post-COVID-19 banking.

Asian Banking & Finance Awards holds first ever digital awards presentation

More than 120 banks were awarded in this year’s programme.

Meet ZA Bank, Hong Kong's first virtual-only lender

The bank’s slogan of co-creation belies a strong charm offensive of attractive deposit rates.

How Lendela streamlines customers' loan application process

The platform matches up customers’ loan needs from banks and lenders.

How Indonesia's biggest bank is pushing MSMEs to go international

Bank BRI recorded $33.5m in transaction value from local MSME exports in 2019.

Japan's regional banks gain lifeline with regulator's strategy switch

The Financial Services Agency has let go of its bank inspection manual.

How BPI fused heritage and future in revamped Makati branch

This is the bank’s first branch to have an interactive screen.

Singapore to elevate hub status with new digital banking regulation

A more flexible Payment Services Act makes it easier for fintechs to apply full operations in Singapore.

Small banks in Malaysia, Singapore under threat as neobanks emerge

Small banks could lose market share as digital newcomers target underserved segments.

What can Asian banks learn from ING's new headquarters?

The bank’s CEOs and board members no longer have their own offices and instead work together in one large space.

Do fintechs need better marketing communications?

Singapore alone houses hundreds of fintech companies, ramping up competition.

CIMB Singapore plays to its strengths, targets SMEs as industry turns digital

The bank is gearing up its tech and customer-employee experience as neobanks loom.

Sustainability takes centre stage in ASEAN corporate banking

But 51% of ASEAN banks have yet to fulfill even a quarter of ESG criteria.

How CredoLab reduces banks' credit risks through smartphone metadata

The platform generates a credit scorecard in just one second, based on 1.3 million features from opt-in smartphone metadata.

Mastercard APAC's winning strategy in the digital age

The payments provider has been forging new tech-based products and partnerships to keep up.

Crunch time for Malaysia's e-wallets as big firms impose merchant fees

They are charging 0.5% from merchants who use their services as subscriptions soar.