Financial Services

Lending standards to tighten amidst rising costs, geopolitics

Other factors include incomplete market recovery post-COVID and rising interest rates.

Lending standards to tighten amidst rising costs, geopolitics

Other factors include incomplete market recovery post-COVID and rising interest rates.

Indonesia's BCA walks the talk on sustainable finance

The Indonesian bank considers the environment and governance in its lending decisions.

Bank-fintech alliance a win-win— HSBC digital chief

Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.

SMBC closes $200m syndicated loan for India’s HUDCO

HUDCO will use the funds to expand its social housing platform.

India’s digital payments system speeds financial inclusion

India's approach to digital payments emphasises readiness for technological shifts and the importance of digital public infrastructure (DPI).

Fintech startup streamlines SME credit assessment for banks through AI

With InRiskable, banks can assess SMEs’ credit risks with 80% less time and 97% accuracy.

Tokyo seeks “friendliest city” title for local, foreign startups

It looks to increase its number of unicorns and startups tenfold over the next 5 years.

How can financial institutions build customer loyalty in the modern era?

It’s no longer just about giving perks, but about offering experiences, industry leaders said.

Fintech investors nowadays prioritise profitability over valuation

An expert said fintechs must have more than one revenue stream to attract investors amidst economic slump.

Evergrande Group asks stock exchange to resume trading

It suspended its trading last 28 September following its executive director’s case.

Businesses in Asia Pacific strive to enhance TPRM to overcome complex challenges

Moody’s expert Choon Hong Chua suggests strategies for navigating geopolitical disruptions and exhorts top-level corporate support for TPRM.

Banks urged to integrate ESG data into IT systems: McKinsey

Banks must apply a use-case driven approach to introduce new ESG capabilities.

AIA Singapore’s insurtech investment recognised at the 2021 Asian Experience Awards

The company earned the Singapore Digital Experience of the Year award in the Financial Services category.

Satya Ganesh of Standard Chartered clinches Executive of the Year award for Banking at Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2021

The Bank changes how financial institutions leverage innovative technological solutions, automation, and digitisation to develop future proof...

9 in 10 of APAC corporates have more liquidity now than pre-pandemic: survey

Corporate cash balances in APAC now top $4t, the most on record.

Why HK is the ideal platform for mainland GBA firms seeking global expansion

HKTDC, ACCA list services HK can offer for businesses expanding in RCEP markets.