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A List of Digital Banks in Asia

Fintech News

Are digital first banks in Asia poised to lead a disruptive charge against well-entrenched, established commercial banks? In the traditional banking sphere globally, but especially true in Asia, there is a considerable proportion of unbanked and underbanked populations who lack complete or any access to banking services.

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The Best Banks in Asia 2024, Ranked by Forbes

Fintech News

Confronted by shifting factors such as tech advancements, generative AI, high interest rates, increased institutional oversight, and evolving customer expectations — the best banks must adapt their business and operating models in 2024, including in Asia. CHINA #1 China Merchants Bank China Merchants Bank Co.,

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Open Banking: Are You Ready to Become a Banking Ecosystem?

FICO

With the rise of Open Banking, this trend is now hitting financial services. Are you ready to become a banking ecosystem? Then there was the mobile market. Up until 2007, seven companies shared 99% of global mobile phone profits : Nokia, Samsung, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, LG, RIM and HTC. Are You Ready?

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Mobile: Why Smartphone Banking Usage Rates Have Stalled

Fintech Labs Insights

The Fed''s latest mobile banking/payments usage numbers ( full text ) were bouncing around the fintech blogosphere last week. Note: The online survey was fielded in December of each year. The only sour note was the flatline of mobile banking usage among smartphone owners. Why has smartphone mobile banking stalled?

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Visa Gauges Contactless Payments Progress 10 Years After Its Introduction

PYMNTS

say they have used contactless card technology to make a payment since the technology was first launched in September 2007. Researchers also concluded that contactless payment users are also twice as likely to have made a high-value purchase on their mobile device. More than a third of U.K.

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Killing The I-Bank: The Disruption Of Investment Banking

CB Insights

In 2006, investment banks were at the top of the finance world. After the collapse of Lehman and Bear Stearns and the global financial crisis that ensued, the business models of the world’s biggest investment banks needed to change. As a result, banks are facing dropping IPO profits. Some banks have collapsed.

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FinTechs Link With FIs Down Under And Beyond

PYMNTS

Increasingly, digital strategy is in the purview of banks and non-bank lenders, who in turn are seeking pairings with FinTechs. The digital efforts, according to Financial Review , show how companies that leverage online lending and brokerage activities – such as Uno – are automating many steps in consumer borrowing processes.

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