Banking and FinanceFeatureMagazineDigital banking in the Philippines: How long until super apps join in?Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 20, 2020 Southeast Asia’s digital banking wave has reached the Philippines and the Super Apps of the region are expected to enter the fray at some stage – the market is huge... Read more
BankingFeaturedStandard Chartered’s Nexus offers while label digital financing solutionBharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 13, 2020March 18, 2020 Nexus will allow businesses to increase revenue and strengthen customer loyalty... Read more
BankingFeaturedKenya’s Co-op Bank to acquire Jamii Bora as part of consolidation plansBharath KumarMarch 12, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 12, 2020March 18, 2020 The acquisition will strengthen Co-op Bank asset base to over Sh 462 billion... Read more
FeaturedFinanceBao Viet Securities Joint Stock Company cooperates with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen and Investment AssociationBharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 11, 2020March 18, 2020 The firm signed an MoU with Vietnam-Korea Businessmen Investment Association to connect with Korean businesses and investors... Read more
BankingFeaturedEmirates NBD leverages LiquidX platform to focus on core marketsBharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 10, 2020March 18, 2020 The partnership will enable LiquidX to expand its presence into the Middle East... Read more
BankingFeaturedArival Bank applies for a digital banking licence in SingaporePritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 9, 2020 The bank is also in the process of applying for a full service virtual banking licence in Lithuania... Read more
BankingFeaturedMaruhan Japan Bank seeks to become the most trusted bank in LaosBharath KumarMarch 6, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 6, 2020March 18, 2020 The bank plans to drive financial inclusion and deliver premium customer services through automation and digitisation... Read more
BankingFeaturedEmirates NBD reduces transaction fees in line with the UAE’s coronavirus initiativesBharath KumarMarch 5, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 5, 2020March 18, 2020 These measures are being implemented to mitigate economic impact caused by the coronavirus epidemic... Read more
BankingFeaturedPhilippines’ first digital bank Tonik to go live in JulyPritam BordoloiMarch 5, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 5, 2020 Tonik is 60% owned by Tonik Financial while the remaining 40% is owned by two Singaporean family offices... Read more
Business LeadersFeaturedUBS CEO Sergio Ermotti to become Swiss Re chairmanPritam BordoloiMarch 4, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 4, 2020 Sergio Ermotti is due to step down as chief executive of UBS Group in November... Read more