Competition is forcing banks to improve the digital experience of their customers. Banks are focused on investing in mobile technologies, data analytics, security and cloud computing.

The Asian Banker recently updated the bank profile of Vietnam Prosperity Bank Joint Stock Commercial Bank (VPBank).

The Asian Banker recently updated the bank profile of Asia Commercial Bank. The bank is focused on boosting its competitiveness in the Vietnamese market.

The Asian Banker recently updated the bank profile of Vietnam Eximbank.

HSBC will continue reshaping its business and conduct cost-saving strategies amidst a weak performance in its European, Latin American, and North American businesses.

While crowdlending in Asia Pacific shows early promise, its fate will be dictated by how regulators and banks respond to the challenges they pose.

Shridar Jayakumar, program director for Oracle Business Analytics, AP, feels understanding the cost of acquiring and maintaining a customer, associated risks, and customer lifecycle potential are key to identifying profitability.

Kris Kumar, SVP at Digital Realty, discusses MAS’ revised Technology Risk Management Guidelines, and the resultant impact on data centre provider-FI partnerships.