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FinTechs vs banks: from foes to frenemies

The future looks bright for banks and FinTech but only if they learn to strategically cooperate rather than ruthlessly compete. The recent superhero...

As bad loans mount, Chinese banks brace for profit drop in 2016

Poor economy, inflexible rules to blame—credit ratings may also bear brunt.

Alliance Bank Malaysia CEO Joel Kornreich talks about managing a bank through crises

Joel Kornreich taps into his past experiences to strategize for the future.

Fintech's ‘coming of age' and what it means for ASEAN FIs

In years to come, February 2016 may well be considered as the month when “fintech” officially came of age.

Thai banks’ asset quality feared to remain under pressure in 2016

The deterioration in asset quality can be seen as Thai commercial banks’ non-performing loans surge.

Fast-paced changes in custody and clearing keep Asian bankers on their toes

Industry insiders share strategies as the market faces increased regulation and regional harmonisation.

Poor coding practices for mobile app cloud security put user data in peril

Intel Security, Dell, F5 Networks, and Kaspersky Lab speak up about security in mobile banking.

Most Philippine banks well-positioned to comply with new liquidity requirements: Moody's

Philippine banks are 85% deposit-funded on average, and rely little on wholesale funds.