Digital yuan

Digital yuan development provokes Australian response

October 24, 2022

As China develops its digital currency, Australia tables a bill that aims to set an example for the region in monitoring and reporting requirements.

HDFC

Asia’s M&A flows carve new stream

October 21, 2022

M&A activity across Asia has been down on 2021’s bumper year, but there are pockets of resilience.

Australian dollars

Australia to benefit from real-time payments

September 29, 2022

Consumers now have access to real-time payments through the PayTo system, with business access to follow, generating a host of advantages.

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Digital bridge for Asia’s gender gap

September 29, 2022

Kimberley Long explores how digital finance and mobile banking are addressing the financial access issues faced by women that incumbent banks cannot reach. 

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SCB 10X prepares for the future of banking

September 28, 2022

SCB 10X, the venture investment arm of Siam Commercial Bank, is exploring the developments which could reshape how we do banking. Tai Panich, CEO and chief investment officer of SCB 10X, tells Kimberley Long about her plans. 

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Is this the end of Hong Kong’s fintech talent exodus?

September 21, 2022

In recent times the talented have made their exit among swathes of other Hong Kongers, but signs of a reversal are solidifying.

China Yuan

China’s banks face soaring NPLs as economic woes intensify

September 13, 2022

There are rising concerns over China’s banking system as the country’s lenders feel the effects of slowing growth combined with a deflating real estate market.

Numberless cards

Numberless payment cards prove a mixed bag

September 12, 2022

Banks worldwide are increasingly launching cards without numbers. Do they offer enhanced security, or are they just a fad?

Money flood

Banks too must prepare for the flood

September 12, 2022

As climate change threatens increased risk of floods, banks and insurers have a responsibility to galvanise their insurance policies.

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Indonesian regulator sets a higher bar for P2P lenders

September 7, 2022

Financial services authority OJK moves to control the booming peer-to-peer market, creating stumbling blocks for newcomers.

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