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APAC financial institutions struggle with ESG skill shortage

Organisations need the right talent to navigate regulatory and reputational risks.

APAC financial institutions struggle with ESG skill shortage

Organisations need the right talent to navigate regulatory and reputational risks.

Tokenisation of financial assets growing, but still in early stages

It enables a more transparent and standardised lending life cycle, says analysts.

Comarch aims to bridge Asian banks’ innovation with wealth needs

The Polish tech firm is looking to help banks build their wealth management platforms.

ZA Bank’s Devon Sin on why Web3 is key to HK’s growth

The bank has expanded services to cater to stablecoin issuers and Web3 companies. 

KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth

After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.

Maybank SG offers boost to charities with special rates, network opportunities

Charities in the city may also avail of an interest-free grant of up to SG$150,000 (US$111,000)

Siam Commercial Bank shares crisis lessons from pandemic

The bank’s early investment in tech helped it grow its digital customer base to 17 million.

Credit Data Smart ushers in new era of credit scoring in Hong Kong

It’s expected to promote healthy competition and improve credit knowledge of locals.

Fintech Smile API accelerates loan approval process for financial inclusion

Smile API CEO Jerome Eger is committed not just to speed, but secured access to employment data.

Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth

Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.

Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations

About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.

How banks should rethink pricing

It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.

Hong Kong SME’s funding gap at $21.7b

About 1 in 3 small businesses who need money choose not to get a loan.

Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card

The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.

Weak home sales risk worsening Chinese banks' bad loans

Banks’ property loan exposure is expected to fall 6% amidst ongoing caution.