Sun.Jul 28, 2024

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ECB cyber security test reveals 'room for improvement'

Finextra

The European Central Bank says there is "room for improvement" after conducting its first thematic stress tests on cyber resilience to determine how well individual banks would respond to and recover from a cyber attack.

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Indonesia’s Bank Commonwealth to Face Mass Layoffs Following OCBC Takeover

Fintech News

Indonesia’s Bank Commonwealth will lay off 1,146 employees following its acquisition by Singapore’s OCBC, a deal finalised two months ago for S$182 million, according to The Business Times. The acquisition, completed through OCBC’s Indonesian subsidiary PT Bank OCBC NISP Tbk, transferred full ownership of the bank to OCBC and integrated over 1.2 million customers into OCBC Indonesia’s network.

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HSBC and Singapore Business Federation Join Forces to Support Firms With Net-Zero Transition

The Fintech Times

Global bank HSBC and the Singapore Business Federation (SBF) are joining forces to help Singapore-based businesses take advantage of new growth opportunities in key trade corridors: the Greater Bay Area (GBA) in China, India and the Middle East. HSBC and SBF signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to seal the deal at the Singapore Apex Business Summit 2024 last week.

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Ant Group’s 2C2P Reduces Losses by 83% in 2023

Fintech News

2C2P, a Southeast Asian payments company, reported a 83% reduction in losses for the fiscal year ending 31 December 2023. The company, established by Aung Kyaw Moe in 2003, operates across Asia, including markets such as Thailand, Hong Kong, and India, and caters to clients like Lazada, IKEA, and Lenovo. In June 2022, Ant Group acquired a majority stake of over 80% in 2C2P , valuing the firm at more than US$590 million.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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From Spike to Sustainable: Post-Event Subscriber Retention in Streaming

Chargebee

The curtain falls, the crowds disperse, and suddenly, your streaming platform’s subscriber base takes a nose dive. Sound familiar?

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Income Says Chairman Recused from Morgan Stanley Selection in Allianz Deal

Fintech News

The chairman of Income Insurance Limited Ronald Ong recused himself from the board’s decision to appoint Morgan Stanley as the financial advisor for the Allianz acquisition deal. This move was made to avoid any potential conflict of interest, as the chairman also holds a senior executive position at Morgan Stanley. This development follows Allianz’s announcement to acquire a 51% stake in Income Insurance for S$2.2 billion, marking a significant expansion in their insurance portfolio.

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What More Could Your Fintech be Doing to Bridge the Financial Accessibility Gap?

The Fintech Times

Now encapsulating a focus on societal impact and the environment, the term ‘fintech for good’ has evolved from its initial meaning of charity. But it doesn’t stop there. This July, we are on the hunt to find out how the fintech industry is doing ‘good’ for local communities and the world, revealing current and future plans to make change. As we near the end of our focus on accessibility , we turn our attention to what firms can do to bridge the accessibility gap.

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Marqeta Joins Visa and Affirm in Mission to Make Payment Options More Accessible

The Fintech Times

Searching for the correct payment card so you can pay with a preferred payment method can be irritating from a consumer’s standpoint. This wouldn’t be an issue though if you could toggle between multiple payment methods on one card. Looking to bring this idea to life, Marqeta , the global modern card issuing platform has partnered with Visa , the payments giant, and Affirm , the BNPL provider.