Incumbents across the region have ramped up their digitization efforts by partnering with fintechs. In Singapore,…
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Economic Plunge Hurts Indian Public Sector Banks
Steep economic plunge made worse by the pandemic will hurt Indian public sector banks’ (PSBs) asset…
APAC Banks Face Effects of Ultra-Low Rates
Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Korea are facing near-zero rates for the first time, whilst Japan,…
Major Banks in Thailand to Boost Their Technological Investments
Thailand’s digitally shrewd clients are pushing its major banks to boost their technological investments in an…
Innovative Insurance Offerings by Great Eastern and Singtel
Innovative insurance offerings, underwritten by Great Eastern, seek to address customer needs arising from their increasingly…
AWNICbot – 100% Digital Insurance Services
Al Wathba National Insurance Company (AWNIC) has officially launched its new digital division ‘AWNICbot’. It offers…
Insurers to Cover Licensed Drones
Saudi financial regulator has given clearance for drones to be covered by insurance provided they are…
Abu Dhabi Is Back In The Dollar Bond Market
The Gulf emirate plans a three-part offering, according to a person familiar with the matter. The…
Fintech Surge to Further Disrupt Traditional Bank Sector
Traditional banks will fall even further behind in market share and customer experience due to the…
Conducive Investment Environment is Still Far Away for Namibia
Namibia’s development objective is to reduce the costs of cross-border trade and to create a more…