TerraPay takes a major leap forward in Singapore’s world of financial services
Financial technology company TerraPay has achieved a significant milestone by obtaining a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore. This accomplishment grants TerraPay a wider berth in the Singaporean financial…
Your money, all in one place: Open banking with BNI makes life easier
Open banking is transforming the financial landscape at an unstoppable pace. Taking advantage of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) allows secure sharing of customer financial data between banks and third-party developers.…
Are you ready for the Asian wealth wave? Banks adapt to new wealth management strategies
Asia is experiencing a wealth boom, with the number of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) expected to reach a staggering 10.7 million by 2025. This presents a massive opportunity for banks but…
Why your bank might be losing your trust (and how they can win it back)
We all have certain encounters with banks where they aren’t exactly known for their warm and fuzzy relationships with customers. A recent study by Forrester Research revealed a troubling trend…
How Gen Z pop culture shapes money mindsets in Southeast Asia
In the dynamic window of Southeast Asia’s cultural landscape, one thread stands out prominently: the influence of Generation Z and its symbiotic relationship with pop culture. As this vibrant generation…
Why Singapore is every startup founder’s dream
So you have a brilliant idea and the drive to make it a reality. But where do you begin, especially when conquering the vast Asian market? Then, stop at Singapore,…
How US rate hikes could jolt Asian currencies
The winds of change are blowing through global financial markets, and Asian currencies are bracing for a potential storm. The Federal Reserve, the central bank of the United States, is…
April 2024’s surging CD rates explained
In April 2024, savers and investors alike are witnessing a remarkable advantage in Certificate of Deposit (CD) rates. These rates, hitting levels unseen in the past two decades, offer an…