MSMEs remain important for banks in emerging markets, although a lack of relevant information for that market creates a gap between banks and these businesses.…
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The surprise resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has stirred doubt over what happens next for the country’s political and economic…
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As the bank positions itself at the forefront of sustainable investing with a new $75 billion pledge, Rahul Sheth, Standard Chartered executive director…
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The center of debate has shifted from whether impact investing can match the returns of traditional investing, to whether asset owners are willing and…
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The center of debate has shifted from whether impact investing can match the returns of traditional investing, to whether asset owners are willing and…
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Rasitha Gunawardana, CEO and general manager of People’s Bank, summarises the decade-long process of technologically upgrading the largest state-owned…
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In this session with NUS East Asian Institute Director Prof. Bert Hofman, Phase 1 of the Economic Trade Agreement will be dissected, studied, and analysed…
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Guo Shaoquan, chairman of Bank of Qingdao, speaks about the importance of corporate governance in banks, the local economy and development in rural areas…
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Romesh Jayawickrama, the founder of Aurigin, formerly known as BankerBay, shares how the platform manages to connect deals and capital investors globally.…
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Countries in the Asia Pacific region are more vulnerable to the economic impact the coronavirus outbreak poses, reveals a new report from Moody’s Investors…
Phase One of the United States-China trade agreement seems to be a win for the US at first glance, but is there more than meets the eye? What does this…
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The banking and financial services industry in Asia Pacific has to brace itself for worsening operating conditions ahead with the twin threats of tightening…
Entrepreneurship offers amazing opportunities for growth, especially for those who are bold enough to break the mould and chart their own paths forward.
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Chief economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis and China financial market expert, Alicia Garcia-Herrero, discusses the impact of the emerging coronavirus…
Although geopolitical tensions have escalated in recent years, trade finance business has remained robust – fuelled, in part, by new opportunities opening…
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As entrepreneurs become investors, insights gained from running startups have proven valuable in identifying success factors – such as partnerships, innovative…
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Africa’s e-commerce landscape is growing, with more players entering the industry. With increased e-payment innovations and technical security, Sub-Saharan…
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From commercial collaborations, partnerships and innovation labs to direct investment in fintech, banks are adopting varying strategies towards a resilient…
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Outlook for the banking industry in Asia Pacific turns negative as the region confronts weaker economic and trade conditions as well as the erosion of…
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Hong Kong-based fintech MioTech is using algorithm-driven AI and machine learning to find and provide structure to ESG data in China.
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Peer-to-peer payment themes in India, Thailand, Australia, Hong Kong and the Philippines have taken off with varying degrees of success but adoption is…
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An academic at heart, John Milligan-Whyte’s passion is finding problems and solving them in market-led sustainable ways no matter where they are or how…
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Industry experts share insights into key fintech opportunities and trends emerging in the Southeast Asian country
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By 2022, banks will be spending as much as $12.3 billion on AI and cognitive technologies with the race underway to integrate the latest capabilities into…