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Asia-Pacific

Khan Bank’s big digital and data push
October 7, 2020Mongolian lender’s CIO outlines complete IT overhaul to become fully digital bank by 2023.

Rebuilding for an inclusive and sustainable Asia-Pacific
October 7, 2020Masatsugu Asakawa, president of the Asian Development Bank, outlines how region can better support its poorest economies.

Thai banks search for growth in a post-Covid world
October 2, 2020Thailand’s banks have used the lockdown period to prepare for the eventual return of tourists by investing heavily in digital banking.

Redrawing Asia’s trade maps
October 1, 2020As Asia grapples with the aftermath of Covid-19, previous challenges have returned to the fore.
Asia looks internally for its next growth market
October 1, 2020Asia is looking at how it can rebuild some of its economic strength as it moves forward from the pain of coronavirus, and boosting local intra-regional trade is gaining ground as a solution.

London bridges gap between UK and China
September 24, 2020Despite the uncertain political climate, London has emerged as a hub for Chinese finance – but Brexit could yet throw a spanner in the works.

Australian Senate sets out controversial plans to boost fintech sector
September 11, 2020Recommendations seek to take advantage of Hong Kong’s decline as a financial centre.

Islamic banking ripe for ESG rebrand
September 4, 2020Noripah Kamso, former chairwoman of Bank Rakyat, explains to Kimberley Long how Islamic finance could become mainstream if it prioritises its environmental and social credentials.

Multiple payment options create cash management headaches
August 19, 2020Asia’s multiple payment methods have been widely adopted, but can leave companies struggling with numerous providers and cash flows.