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Are cryptocurrencies on the path to becoming mainstream?

Spurts in prices of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings over the last two years, with start-ups raising millions in minutes, have raised excitement and regulatory attention amid fear of “bubble” and potential losses.

     
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End-to-end and innovative supply chain finance dominates priority

A renewed push to provide end-to-end supply chain financing solutions is driving trade finance across Asia Pacific.

     
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Improving customer experience and reviewing business models

New players and technologies continue to drive change in the transaction banking space in Asia Pacific, causing incumbent banks to focus more on improving customer experience and reviewing existing business models.

     
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Continuous focus on technology investment, operational excellence and customer…

With the entry of financial technology disruptors, banks in Asia Pacific are putting greater focus on technology and operational excellence to enhance customer service and the overall transaction banking experience.

     
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Asia Pacific banks remain unfazed by asset quality pressure

Retail asset quality pressure will persist in the Asia Pacific region, due to slower economic growth and worse employment situations. However, the downside risk to banks’ retail asset quality will remain manageable, as regulators and banks…

     
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Are Thai banks prepared for the next phase in digital competition?

The last four years have been considered the worst for Thai banks in retail banking. Despite a meagre income and loan growth, banks have been working hard to improve operating efficiencies, re-balance portfolios, and build digital platforms…

     
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Incentives collide for China’s Belt and Road

President Xi Jinping’s pet project – “The Belt and Road Initiative” – aims to link Asia, Europe and Africa by rewriting global trade routes. With such a big project, China’s accompanying motivations are also enormous. Be it on an economic,…

     
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Chatbots must become "smarter" for banks

Banks are looking at "smarter" chatbots to deliver better customer experience, while also bringing down expenses and improving efficiency.