Tao Zhang, co-founder of Dao Ventures and founder of one of the first impact funds in China, discusses his latest clean food impact investment in Shenzhen and the slow development of the impact ecosystem in China.

Tao Zhang, co-founder of Dao Ventures and founder of one of the first impact funds in China, discusses his latest clean food impact investment in Shenzhen and the slow development of the impact ecosystem in China

The Singapore banking industry has persevered through challenges in 2019 such as global growth coming under pressure due to geopolitical and trade tensions, but the COVID-19 outbreak will be a greater test to the country’s financial sector stability.

Taiwan’s retail banking market is a highly mobile and digital maturing consumer market which continues to rely extensively on community branch banking services.

Alibaba’s first-round investor Benson Tam launches new listable structure to raise capital for smart city development in China through strategic investments in technology companies.

The financing of REDD+ projects through voluntary carbon markets introduces alternative economic incentives for local communities to change behaviour and preserve the forests.

Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has appointed Zafrul Aziz as the new finance minister. In light of the appointment, Zafrul has resigned from all positions at CIMB Group effective immediately.

A recent survey of 3,000 respondents in Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand reveals that financial health beat well-being as top fear in Asia.

H. Srikrishnan, CEO and MD of Jio Payments Bank, reveals the bank’s strategy, planned initiatives and how the bank is building a viable operating model riding on the existing ecosystem of its parent company, Reliance Group

The hiring activity in the banking and financial services market will be driven by factors such as continuous digital transformation, new regulations and the issuance of digital banking licences

India is undergoing rapid transformation in terms of its digital adoption facilitated by favourable supply and demand side factors. These includes 4G rollout, low bandwidth costs and affordable mobile devices coupled with an increasingly-affluent population and widespread mobile technology adoption across key demographics. A “mobile-first” ecosystem is developing in the country that is transforming how Indians consume.

Lu Global chief executive Kit Wong shares how the wealth management platform has grown by focusing on customisation and tailoring their offerings to the customers’ specific needs in different markets

The Yes Bank crisis has forced Indian authorities to take action and bail out the struggling bank, whilst its founder and former CEO was placed in police custody on allegations of money laundering.

The surprise resignation of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has stirred doubt over what happens next for the country’s political and economic landscapes.

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. Is fintech the answer to that problem?