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Philippine banks need to update strategies for competitive advantage

Less than 10% of revenue is allocated to information technology.

Philippine banks need to update strategies for competitive advantage

Less than 10% of revenue is allocated to information technology.

Higher smartphone access needed to propel digital wallets use

Digital wallets are set to account for 61% of global ecommerce payments by 2027.

ANZ China’s outlook stable amidst strategic position

It is expected to maintain its capital buffer over the next two years.

Indonesia’s new loans rise in Q2

New loan disbursements are expected to further grow in Q3.

Thailand and Japan renew bilateral swap agreement.

The size of the BSA remains at $3b or its equivalent in yen.

Philippine central bank achieves digital retail payments target

As of 2023, 52.8% of monthly retail payments are made digitally.

Singapore’s cash use in POS to fall at just 7% by 2027: study 

E-wallets will become Singaporeans’ payment method of choice.

SCBX reports 15.6% net profit decline in Q2

Economic growth fell short of expectations, SCBX’s CEO said.

UOB names Susan Hwee as head of group retail

Eddie Khoo to retire; Lawrence Goh is new head of GTO.

UOB to see 200 tonne-reduction in CO2e emissions with DHL pact

UOB’s international parcel deliveries will now use sustainable aviation fuel.

CashOn launches digital currency lending matching platform in Hong Kong

CashOn connects customers to licensed financial institutions.

DBS launches bond portfolio managed by BlackRock

Customers can invest for a minimum of $1,000 and a 0.6% annual management fee.

How CIMB used automation to raise staff productivity

CIMB automated 10 processes in 2023, equal to 17,000 man-hour savings. 

HSBC, SBF to help Singapore businesses scale GBA, India, Middle East

HSBC launched a business guide and will offer net zero transition solutions.

PH central bank welcomes new anti-financial account scamming law

It authorises the BSP to investigate cases violating law, amongst others.

Techcombank’s pre-tax profits up 38.6% in H1

The bank added nearly 1 million new customers in Q2.

Philippine central bank rolls out Intraday Settlement Facility

The ISF is designed to support a paperless process.