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BOK chief discusses COVID-19, digitalization with Asia-Pacific central banks

The central banks of key economies are facing the task of digitalization, and especially the development of their own digital currencies.

Summit season offers rare chance to revive global cooperation

A special summit of G20 leaders to coordinate the global response to COVID-19 and the post-pandemic recovery would be an excellent way to do it.

ASX suffers hours-long outage

According to FE Analytics, the ASX 200 had lost 1.5% since the start of the year to 13 November.

DBS Bank to roll out voluntary job-sharing scheme where 2 employees share one full-time role

The Straits Times understands that the job-sharing scheme is voluntary and not a result of cost-cutting measures.

Japanese PM eyeing short-term achievements: Bank of Korea

Suga vowed to stay on course with Abe's three key growth strategies: flexible fiscal policy, bold monetary easing and structural reform.

Japan finds its not easy to lure HK businesses

Some serious stumbling blocks, and competitors, block Tokyo's hopes of assuming regional financial dominance

Zakat, Waqf, and Social Sukuk Can Support Long-Term Growth of Islamic Finance: S&P

However, S&P Global stated that to benefit from the proposed measures and create sustainable growth opportunities, the sector requires strong and decisive reforms and effective coordination amongst different sector stakeholders.

Vietnam aims high with 6% GDP growth target for 2021

Government hopes effective control of Covid-19 will drive economic revival

DBS: Banking in the New Normal

The bank's new branches will provide a «phygital» banking experience – a combination of digital banking services and human touch in the form of face-to-face assistance and consultations.

Future-proofing retirement portfolios

Equities play a dual function in a retirement portfolio with the aim to offer both growth as well as some form of income.

Analysis: Bottoming out - Singapore banks' earnings upgrades signal turning point for sector

The local banks reported lower-than-expected declines in quarterly profits last week, supported by gains in wealth management fees.

Swiss Re CEO Sees Global Risks Increasing

Another risk is the surge in borrowing as government’s seek to prop up pandemic-hit economies, even with many balance sheets already stretched.

Greenwashing a concern for Asia’s institutions

Other concerns include performance and a lack of transparency, according to a Schroders survey.

Abundance of ESG data does not mean better information

facebook sharing buttonlinkedin sharing buttontwitter sharing buttonemail sharing button The Industry has seen a proliferation of new data providers but this does not necessarily mean knowledge and understanding has improved.

The next frontier in Asia payments

The impact of COVID-19 also accelerated several ongoing trends in Asia’s payments landscape

Opening Remarks at the Signing Ceremony of the HKMA-IFC Alliance for Green Commercial Banks

The HKMA has long cherished our close partnership with the IFC, especially since the setting up of its East Asia and Pacific Regional Office in Hong Kong in 2000.

DBS Survey: Bumpy Road For Singapore's SMEs

The survey recorded the findings of close to 250 SMEs in three industry sectors most acutely affected by COVID-19 – retail; food and beverage; and building and construction.

Japan's bank lending slows amid uneven corporate recovery

Total bank lending rose 6.2% in October from the same month a year earlier, slower than a 6.4% gain in September, BOJ data showed on Tuesday.

Property sector in Thailand continues to contract as banks reject mortgage loans amid grim economy

The rejection rate in the central region of the country rose 30 percent while in the North it jumped between 40 to 50 percent, according to the report.

Rough ride ahead for remaining two standalone foreign Islamic banks

Operating revenue, at RM107.65 million, was lower than the RM119.19 million a year ago.

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