Consumers more likely to open an account digitally than a year ago. FICO’s 2021 digital banking survey shows that people in Vietnam expect a seamless banking experience when it comes to opening an account via a mobile app or website, with two in five expecting to answer 10 questions or less or they will…
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KPMG report highlights institutions embrace digital transformation in the face of increased competition. Capital market reforms are presenting opportunities for Mainland China’s securities industry, with companies that embrace fintech and digitalisation best positioned for long-term growth, according to KPMG analysis. The 15th annual Mainland China Securities Survey analyses the industry…
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Will be crucial to transforming business, organization, and technology in APAC. Renewables are changing the traditional energy landscape and significantly impacting operations, customer engagement, and business models. As a result, power enterprises face increased pressure that also affects investment choices, competitive dynamics, and ecosystems. IDC’s report titled A Framework for the…
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Japanese energy company creates new data analytics unit. Chuba Electric Power Group’s Tsunagu Community Analytics will support a group-wide operations overhaul and creation of new services. Tsunagu was established to provide Chubu Electric with advanced data analytics capabilities as part of its goal of enhancing the operations of its various…
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Cross border digital collaborations pave the way. Singapore and Chongqing businesses have signed an agreement to further cross border digital collaborations in a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, trade and logistics, and healthcare. These agreements are built on the back of deepened bilateral relation between Chongqing and Singapore to…
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The need to adopt a data-driven culture propels data analytics spending to US$21B. Decision-makers in Indian enterprises are investing in big data analytics to base decisions on real-time data during these turbulent times. Digitally determined enterprises demonstrate a forward-looking approach towards adopting these solutions, reflecting in spending growth of 11.5…
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Furthering its push into the digital world. Southeast Asia- based integrated car e-commerce platform, Carsome Group has appointed Vishnu Nambiar as its latest CTO. In this role, Nambiar will drive Carsome’s next stage of transformation through leading the technology team and spearheading the strategy on deploying technology to address the…
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Opportunity to pause from digital devices to boost mental health. Australian telecommunications company Optus has taken action in supporting its employees’ wellbeing by encouraging employees to take a 90 minute “Pause” from all their devices during this Friday’s working hours as part of a broader initiative to encourage downtime while…
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DBS Vickers receives in-principle regulatory approval under the Payment Services Act. DBS today marked steady progress in executing on its asset digitalisation strategy, announcing a series of milestones achieved across its franchise: DBS Vickers (DBSV), the brokerage arm of DBS Bank, has received in-principle approval from the Monetary Authority of…
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Mobile-first digital wealth solutions. HSBC Bank (Singapore) introduced one of Singapore’s first instant digital banking registration using Singpass login details. The launch is part of a suite of mobile-first banking and wealth enhancements that HSBC has introduced since 2020 to support customers’ increasing preference to bank and invest virtually. HSBC…
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