Financial Technology

Singapore banks net profit surge 27% in Q4 as they embrace fintech

The country is home to 39% of fintech firms in the ASEAN.

Singapore banks net profit surge 27% in Q4 as they embrace fintech

The country is home to 39% of fintech firms in the ASEAN.

Chart of the Week: Here's how the younger generation in China pushes fintech growth

They are likely to help the continued penetration and popularity of e-payment systems.

Southeast Asian fintech growth hampered by funding woes

Almost three quarters believe they only have less than a year to raise funds.

Grab drives into Asia's banking scene

It will soon offer lending and insurance services.

APAC fintech market to reach US$72b by 2020

Increasing use of digital payments will fuel the growth.

What is the progress of financial integration in ASEAN banks?

Some countries have already started negotiating to meet the deadline.

China, India post highest fintech adoption rates in Asia Pacific

China's 69% adoption rate is more than double the global average.

All you need to know about the newly launched FinTech Association of Hong Kong

It is led by 12 committees, each dedicated to a particular branch of FinTech. The FinTech Association of Hong Kong (FTAHK) was officially launched on...

Total fintech funding in Asia drops to US$492m in Q1

Only US$406m in venture capital funding was raised in Asia.

Bahrain follows Singapore's footsteps to become regional fintech hub in the Middle East

The first Middle East and Africa Fintech Forum is but a start to its fintech plans.

4 in 5 financial institutions in Singapore fear losing revenue to fintechs

Nine in 10 plan to increase fintech partnerships over the next 3-5 years.

Bahrain's central bank kicks off initiatives to foster fintech growth

Rules for crowdfunding platforms and cloud computing are in the pipeline.

Digital transformation of the securities industry in Japan and Asia

Industries across the board are undergoing structural change. This change extends beyond individual firms and spills across industrial sectors. Other...

Bankers to get lowest pay rise in 2017

Their salaries are only projected to grow by 3%.

Robo-advisors: Booming in Japan

This post addresses trends in Fintech, with a focus on Robo-advisors and the unique attributes of Japan's financial market.

DBS CIO Neal Cross reveals three key branch banking strategies for the future

He also talks of plans of creating a digitised banking sphere for consumers.

Banks find relief with 'regtech' firms as risk and compliance account for up to 20% of operating costs

And the cost to implement regulatory requirements is predicted to grow over the next five years.