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KBTG confident of its M.A.D. capabilities, advancing from AI-First to Human-First

Back Published on 21 December 2023 336 Views Print KBTG confident of its M.A.D. capabilities, advancing from AI-First to Human-First 5 min read BANGKOK, THAILAND – 21 December 2023 – KASIKORN Business-Technology Group (KBTG) is…

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FSB and IOSCO address open-ended fund liquidity mismatch vulnerabilities

Back Published on 21 December 2023 313 Views Print FSB and IOSCO address open-ended fund liquidity mismatch vulnerabilities 5 min read The Financial Stability Board (FSB) published the revised policy recommendations to address structural vulnerabilities…

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46% of businesses have no emissions plan despite the climate emergency

The research reveals almost half of respondents (46%) have yet to produce a plan for reducing their carbon emissions. Alarmingly, 70% of those respondents without an emissions plan say they currently have no intention of…

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Merger with Robinsons Bank signals BPI’s acceleration of digital banking capabilities- The Asian Banker

Merger with Robinsons Bank signals BPI’s acceleration of digital banking capabilities- The Asian Banker

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas approves the merger between BPI and Robinsons Bank. This marks the acceleration of BPI’s digital banking capabilities, facilitated by Robinsons Bank’s 20% ownership interest in GoTyme. In a landmark development for…

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Whampoa Digital and Wemade in strategic partnership for $100M Web3 Fund and digital asset initiatives in the Middle East

Back Published on 22 December 2023 158 Views Print Whampoa Digital and Wemade in strategic partnership for $100M Web3 Fund and digital asset initiatives in the Middle East 5 min read Seoul, Singapore, 22 December…

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Mutual funds surpass wealth products as China’s largest retail investment

Mutual funds surpass wealth products as China’s largest retail investment

China’s wealth management market overcame regulatory hurdles and saw renewed investor confidence in the first half of 2023, with mutual funds surpassing the scale of bank wealth management products • China’s wealth management market…

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SMBC completes its first $120M aircraft finance lease transaction

Back Published on 20 December 2023 292 Views Print SMBC completes its first $120M aircraft finance lease transaction 5 min read Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has recently closed a $120 million aircraft secured debt…

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Financial institutions propel Asia’s complex green transition- The Asian Banker

Financial institutions propel Asia’s complex green transition- The Asian Banker

Asian economies are grappling with the complex task of aligning carbon-intensive infrastructure with global environmental, social and governance priorities Engineering solutions to a unique dilemma Financing the transition Using green bonds effectively…

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Renminbi making inroads to gain foothold in global commodity market

Renminbi making inroads to gain foothold in global commodity market

The impact of the Renminbi as a commodity currency extends beyond trade transactions, influencing its broader usage in the global financial landscape China imports about 70% of seaborne iron ore exports market …

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Banks shift to microservices and modernise core for agility

Banks shift to microservices and modernise core for agility

Banks increasingly focus on modernising technology architecture and ‘hollow’ their core systems to address the challenges of legacy systems and meet the evolving business needs, agility, scale, for future growth. Businesses increasingly demands personalised…

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