Banking Technology
Hong Kong cuts down a third of virtual banking applicants
They failed to submit sufficient information on authorisation criteria.
Hong Kong cuts down a third of virtual banking applicants
They failed to submit sufficient information on authorisation criteria.
Singapore launches $30m cybersecurity capabilities grant
It will co-fund up to $3m to support cybersecurity advancement in the financial sector.
Appian's low-code platform promise efficiency breakthroughs for APAC banks
Fresh from its success in helping Australia-based Bendigo Bank transform into a more customer-focused operation, Appian is looking to bring its low...
Open APIs threats
Security measures and user protection From a systems perspective, open APIs mean that a new communications path is being established to link the...
Bank of China unveils global fintech innovation lab in Singapore
It aims to showcase AI, blockchain, big data and cloud technologies.
Top 5 GDPR Challenges for Financial Institutions
Ever since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into force on 25th May 2018, data privacy laws in the European Union (EU) have undergone...
Thai lenders bank on revamped apps to sustain growth
Krung Thai Bank and Kasikornbank have updated their apps.
YES BANK unlocks blockchain to champion vendor financing
Now customers and their clients can be in one platform and access real-time information on financing, improving process speed and productivity.
How to approach open APIs: Threats and oppotunities
Returning to a global perspective, both US and European open API trends, as well as regulatory and market participant responses, are valuable...
Singapore still beats Hong Kong over Asia's open banking readiness crown
DBS and OCBC are regional leaders in fintech and innovation.
Japanese banks trial blockchain technology to settle payments
Fujitsu has been tapped to develop the application.
Hong Kong suspends e-wallet top-ups amidst fraud reports in blow to Smart Banking push
Customers were hit by a combined loss of $180,000.
DBS launches chatbot Foodster for online meal ordering
It will allow customers to order food through Facebook Messenger and pay through DBS.
Citi Hong Kong expands API tech in Octopus tie-up
Users of the Octopus app can easily apply for Citi Octopus Platinum Card.
Only a fifth of Philippine rural and thrift banks ready to digitise
They still need to make heavy investment in foundational technologies.
UOB kicks off Engagement Lab in Southeast Asia
It will use behavioural insights to improve saving and spending habits.
Hong Kong makes huge headway in realising smart banking ambitions
It rolled out a real-time fund transfer system, open API guidelines, virtual banks authorisation in 2018 alone.