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UOB's Chan: "Companies need to step up cyber risk safeguards amid shift to hybrid…

As hybrid working becomes more commonplace, organisations are grappling with the challenges of putting in place practical and secure remote working arrangements as well as risks from increased reliance on technology and having less control…

     
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Crypto regulation in China - Bans, blockchain acceptance, and the implications…

China’s ban on the use and trading of cryptocurrencies persists until today, this however does not mean that China is against the technology, as they believe that blockchain and cryptocurrencies will play a huge role in advancing towards…

     
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Africa's ten key advantages in digital transition

David Gyori, international resource director at The Asian Banker and known author and keynote speaker, talks about Africa’s advantages in going digital and the various reasons for the continent to take a leap into this revolution.

     
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Difficult outlook for Chinese banks in 2018

Banks in China will still continue to seek more stable sources of income and more organic generation of capital

     
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Will cryptocurrencies emerge from the shadows of regulation?

Digital currencies have been hogging media headlines, with some countries jostling to attract start-ups in the cryptocurrency and underlying blockchain technology space. But will this bring cryptocurrencies into the mainstream?

     
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The splintering of the global regulatory world

The pace of regulatory reform has been relentless since the global financial crisis. From D-SIBs, TLAC, MiFID 2 to FRTB, the chain of regulatory acronyms that banks have to grapple with seem endless. Yet, are these measures working to make…

     
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The need for a new generation of robo-advisors

A strong rise of robo-advisors is often predicted within the next few years. But, looking at the current situation, the offerings typically use limited possibilities to managing assets and can potentially only satisfy specific needs.

     
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Is Europe ready for open banking?

As open banking becomes a reality for European consumers in early 2018, Chris Skinner, author and financial technology commentator, theFinanser.com, highlights the results of a number of reports and researches on open banking, especially…