Fintech for financial inclusion
PATRICIA LYNN CAÑAVERAL
The Philippines and the rest of Asean comprise one of the world’s fastest-growing regions but many Filipinos still struggle to reap the...
Global fintech investment robust on back of strong VC funding: KPMG
TOTAL global fintech funding continues to remain strong, with US$8.2 billion (RM34.36 billion) invested in Q3 2017, after more than doubling to US$9.3 billion...
China’s fintech is still in its infant phase
China’s fintech companies have had a rollercoaster year. The booming industry saw four companies that filed for US IPOs in the second half of the year...
Singapore invites China to test artificial intelligence solutions
NANJING: China has been invited to test its artificial intelligence (AI) solutions in Singapore and work together to help the region tackle everyday problems in areas...
OCBC Bank Singapore launches artificial intelligence unit
OCBC Bank is the first bank in Singapore to establish an AI unit to strategically develop in-house AI capabilities.
With an initial investment of US$10...
In China, mobile payments are creating a thriving industry of micro...
By Eva Xiao
China may be known as the copycat nation, but the country is a genius at creating new business models, from bike sharing...
UAE banks take lead in digitisation and fintech adoption
Image Credit: Gulf News Archive Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair
abu Das Augustine, Banking Editor
Dubai: Banks in the UAE are fast realising the challenges and opportunities...
India’s FinTech adoption rate exceeds global averages: Report
The level of financial technology (FinTech) adoption among digitally active Indian consumers has surged over the past two years and exceeded the global average,...
Connected Money. HSBC opens a new chapter in digital banking
According to the Financial Times, this became a reality owing to the new regulations designed to boost competition and make it easier to switch providers.
In...
WINNING THE DIGITAL BANKING BATTLE
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The digital revolution is turning global industries upside down and has reached the banking sector. People...
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