Financial Services
9 in 10 of APAC corporates have more liquidity now than pre-pandemic: survey
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.
AIA new portal wins in the Asian Experience Awards by Asian Business Review for seamless claims process
AIA’s latest digital innovation raised the standards on claims experience, providing greater peace of mind with financial assurance so that customers...
PT Bank KEB Hana Indonesia’s Line Bank assists in increasing financial inclusion in Indonesia
The initiative bagged the Indonesia Technology Excellence Award for Digital - Financial Services.
Paybooc app named User Experience of the Year in the 2021 Asian Experience Awards
BC Card’s contactless and seamless payment service won a User Experience award in the Payment category.
Singlife with Aviva solves an age-old issue with empathy and smart technology
Singlife with Aviva's eMedex initiative bagged the Singapore Service Experience of the Year - Financial Services at the Asian Experience Awards 2021
UOB wins big for exemplary workforce transformation initiatives at Asian Experience Awards
It expanded the Professional Conversion Programme to train over 1,000 employees in Singapore
Krungsri Consumer bags awards for streamlined services at the Technology Excellence Awards
Its UCHOOSE mobile app and automated collection process earned recognition.
Great customer experience is a leadership commitment, says EY’s Sam Lo
Digitalisation, analytics can enable better products and services.
Singaporean corporates spearhead Asia’s green banking drive
60% of Singaporean enterprises are taking ESG requests for proposals.
UOB, IMDA digitalise SG-China cross-border trade flows
This is expected to speed up the electronic exchange of trade documents.
Green finance in APAC to grow amidst data and disclosure gaps
But is it growing fast enough for the region to achieve climate goals?
Grab-Singtel, iFAST apply for Malaysian digital bank license
Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to issue up to five licenses by Q1 2022.
MAS, international agencies launch Global Challenge for CBDC solutions
Finalists will receive mentorship from industry experts, a chance to prototype their solutions, and a cash prize.
DBS to start commodity trading on London Metal Exchange
The London Metal Exchange is the biggest marketplace for industrial metals in the world.
Singapore drops to fourth in global fintech rankings
But the Lion City is still king in the Asia Pacific region
Gov’t grooms Singapore as regional green finance hub
This comes as opportunities arise from sustainability drives.
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