Dwaipayan Sadhu, CEO of Trust Bank, explains the company's plans to become Singapore's fourth largest digital retail bank. Backed by Standard Chartered,…
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Aimed at elevating Singapore to the status of the leading sustainable finance hub in the world, SSFA will be co-chaired by HSBC’s Wong Kee Joo and BlackRock’s…
Toss Bank, led by CEO Hong Min-taek, shakes up South Korea's digital banking scene with innovation, daily interest payouts, and efficiency, positioning…
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Rising borrowing costs, reduced demand, and stringent credit barriers have dampened growth prospects, and these factors are unlikely to shift given the…
Sunny Quek, head of global consumer financial services, and Serene Koh, head of group digital business and digital transformation, discussed how OCBC is…
The complexities of a transnational divorce in Singapore cannot be understated, especially when child custody, relocation, and financial responsibilities…
Charles Wong, CEO of GXS Bank, leads the charge in Singapore's digital banking landscape, targeting underserved segments with innovative solutions. Backed…
Daniel Yun, CEO of KakaoBank, discussed the bank's growth as it acquired the first million users in just five days of operations, driven by a commitment…
Agustín Carstens, general manager of the Bank for International Settlements, outlined global progress in reducing inflation in his speech at the SVG Basel.…
The bank’s CEO Effendy Shahul Hamid outlined its strategy for ASEAN leadership, emphasising local market focus and practical, value-centric digital solutions…
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The island’s strong reputation for financial integrity is under scrutiny due to recent money laundering cases, highlighting the need for more robust AML/CTF…
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The bank achieved profitability in less than five years, with co-founder and CEO Coen Jonker highlighting the company’s success in South Africa and the…
Comparing divorce costs and spousal maintenance in Singapore and the UK, where expenses in one high-profile case rose to over $11.5 million, reveals divergent…
Jeffrey Ng, Managing Director of Group Community Banking at RHB, shares the bank's strategic focus on integrating digital solutions for mortgage and auto…
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Banks in Asia Pacific invested an estimated $63 billion towards technology in 2022. The annual spending on technology is expected to increase by 7.5% in…
Andrew Jong, managing director of personal financial services, and Kevin Ng, head of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) banking, talk about the bank's…
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OCBC's Head of Group Data Office, Donald MacDonald, reveals the bank's transformative journey integrating generative AI, exemplifying an inclusive approach,…
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China Merchants Bank demonstrated resilience and growth in wealth management despite economic challenges from a beleaguered real estate sector
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US banks’ return on equity declined due to higher loan-loss provisions, while Denmark’s Danske Bank reported the steepest drop, primarily attributed to…
Huang Jin, general manager of wealth management and private banking at China Minsheng Bank, discussed the bank’s private banking strategies that emphasise…
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Jeff Ren, partner at OKX Ventures, shared insights into the future of Web3, hailed as the next iteration of the internet, built on blockchain technology…
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Transaction banks in the Middle East are expanding services in non-oil businesses with high growth potential, in line with economic diversification, and…
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ICICI Bank reported significant business growth in the first half of FY 2023-24, with increases in operating income and net profit driven by strong credit…
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Banks have been investing in AI over the last few years, focusing on specific use cases. They must now scale AI across their business processes and incorporate…