FeaturedTechnologyNational Bank of Fujairah and Ripple to facilitate cross border paymentsPritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiMarch 3, 2020 The UAE-based bank will use RippleNet to facilitate remittance payments to India through Indus Ind Bank... Read more
BankingExclusiveStandard Chartered launches 8 African digital-only banks within a yearInternational FinanceFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 The decision to launch digital-only retail banks was driven by increasing consumer demand... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyStandard Chartered invests in Singapore blockchain platform ContourPritam BordoloiJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 29, 2020January 29, 2020 Contour aims at digitalising the letter of credit process... Read more
FeaturedFintechStanChart and Bahrain Fintech Bay to nurture fintechsPritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 28, 2020 The two parties will carry out thought-leadership and mentorship programmes and share their expertise and solutions with fintechs... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySingapore to digitalise trade, to collaborate with multiple MNCsPritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJanuary 23, 2020 The Singaporean government is teaming up with MasterCard, StanChart, DBS Bank and others... Read more
FinanceUOB, DBS lend $945 mn green loan to Allianz, GawInternational Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 16, 2019 Singapore banks along with Standard Chartered will finance both companies’ $1.575 billion joint acquisition of Duo Tower and Duo Galleria... Read more
BankingBangkok Bank buys nearly 90% stake in Bank Permata for $2.7 bnInternational Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 13, 2019 The Thai lender seeks to explore new markets to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia... Read more
BankingStandard Chartered launches digital loans for Kenyan youthPritam BordoloiNovember 15, 2019 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 15, 2019 The average age of a Standard Chartered customer is 50 plus... Read more
FinanceStandard Chartered ups SME play in Singapore to fight fintechsInternational Finance DeskNovember 15, 2019 by International Finance DeskNovember 15, 2019 Sage CashView reporting tool enables enterprises to simplify SME loan applications and review real-time data... Read more
BankingHong Kong’s newly licenced digital banks to operate from early 2020International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 by International Finance DeskSeptember 17, 2019November 4, 2019 The banks’ operations have been delayed owing to the current protests that has continued into the fourth month... Read more