Financial Technology

UOB unveils plans to launch ASEAN digital bank

It will tap on mobile-first and mobile-only customers.

UOB unveils plans to launch ASEAN digital bank

It will tap on mobile-first and mobile-only customers.

Citibank Hong Kong boosts API ecosystem with three new partnerships

Watsons, EGL Tours and Fortress will integrate Citi Pay with Points API into their platforms.

Over 60 applicants scramble for a Hong Kong virtual banking license

This includes Standard Chartered Bank and online loan platform WeLab.

Open banking loses steam in Australia with 3 in 5 consumers hesitant to share data

Consumers remain wary of banks in light of the damaging inquiry. Open banking is facing considerable headway in Australia as three in five banking...

China and India to intensify fintech oversight as risks mount

Fitch believes that the possibility of disruption is higher in these markets.

Singaporeans ditch bank visits to go mobile

Mobile banking usage has now overtaken branch visits by 15%.

OCBC to slash bank teller jobs by half as it digitises branch operations

The bank has set aside $14m for the deployment of the new ATMs.

Hong Kong launches Open API framework for banks

The central bank hopes that lenders start deploying open APIs within six months.

Steep capital requirements may hit Asian banks holding crypto assets

Regulators are eyeing the same set of capital guidelines used for conventional assets.

Hong Kong to launch blockchain-powered trade finance platform in September

This involves the participation of the central bank and seven other lenders.

7 in 10 Indonesian banks threatened by ride-hailing firm Go-Jek

The app’s wide payment capabilities poses a risk to conventional banks.

Philippine banks explore blockchain for payment and remittance services

The central bank approved a pilot project creating a real-time remittance corridor.

How can Hong Kong banks reconcile third party data sharing with cybersecurity?

Banks need robust cyber resilience strategies to plug risks.

Indian court affirms ruling banning bank dealings in virtual currencies

The regulator gave banks three months to cease all crypto operations.

Hang Seng Bank to use fintech in credit risk assessment by Q4

Fintech and big data will be used in assessing loan applications.