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Japan to launch a CBDC feasibility study in 2021: report

The Bank of Japan revealed it will launch a CBDC feasibility study in April 2021.

It’s time banks stopped being run by bankers

No major industry theme is actually about banking

Why philanthropy is the sexiest thing you can do in 2021

Especially on social media, if you want to be sexy this 2021, you need to get philanthropic.

China should join the Paris Club

Other Chinese sources indicate that the outstanding debt is even larger than these reported figures suggest.

Accenture's Paul Ng: «Huge Opportunity» for Agile Financial Institutions

Ng noted that a vital challenge for both incumbents and digital challengers is gaining consumer trust.

Southeast Asia’s banks seen emerging from crisis better than peers

Unlike the 2008 global crisis, the current one did not start with banks.

Financial institutions play imperative role during economic crisis, says AmBank Islamic CEO

Only in an inclusive society founded on human dignity and the sustainable use of natural resources, could customers and in turn, financial institutions thrive, he told the panel on “The opportunities for a back-to-basics approach and how Islamic fin

Asian shares, credit bonds to outperform in 2021: SC Bank

South Korea’s exports showed signs of recovery in recent months.

Australian economic outlook is positive: CBA Economist

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the Australian economy and financial markets in 2020, but the outlook for 2021 is, thankfully, more positive.

Japan a Hard Sell for Bankers When Taxman Can Take Half

Finance industry stars with million-dollar salaries would have to hand over half their earnings to the government for the privilege of working in Tokyo.

An optimist's guide to 2021 in Asia

The pandemic has been a catalyst for change in health, tech and working practices

China’s economy is still months away from a full recovery, business survey finds

The survey’s tepid outlook contrasts with generally optimistic forecasts for China, the only major economy in the world expected to grow this year in the wake of the pandemic.

Six Asian cities in the globe’s top 30 cities worldwide

Prolonged protests against the government – and the subsequent backlash – have not only dented Hong Kong’s international reputation, but have also caused significant economic disruption.

Putting savings first and other financial lessons from 2020

There have been five economic recessions since Singapore's independence

90pc of Malaysians feel upskilling, reskilling needed to secure jobs in post-Covid-19 era, survey shows

The UOB survey had polled 3,510 individuals aged between 18 and 65 in five countries, namely 1,030 from Singapore, and 2,480 in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam.

Vietnam’s 2020 growth better than expected at 2.9%

A sharp virus-caused fall from last year's 7% GDP growth

Nomura on China Expansion: «Better Than We Thought»

Interest in Nomura is driven not only by its research capabilities in Japan’s economy and industry but also by the country’s experience in undergoing challenges that China now faces.

China’s wealthy and middle-class investors are shying away from risky plays and looking inward after tumultuous 2020

China’s affluent investors have been the biggest winners from its economic boom

Malaysia’s Tabung Haji to raise allocations to bonds, stocks and real estate

He adds that the company wants to rehabilitate, build up the capability and the capacity of its investments and assets, in order to achieve stable and recurring income in the long term.

Businesses brace for near shutdown

Retailers to suffer the most; exporters likely to be spared from restrictions

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