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Redefining smart lending: FinVolution’s innovative practices across Asia

By combining credit assessments driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and big data with cutting edge digital infrastructure, FinVolution Group plans to empower financial institutions and advance financial inclusion across Asia, explains Joseph Ruan, chief operating officer of the fintech firm’s Philippines business.

FinVolution Group

Chinese overseas investments rebound with strong Asia focus

China is shifting towards manufacturing abroad as opposed to natural resources; on the other hand, Chinese overseas lending has weakened due to domestic economic concerns.

October 15, 2024

HSBC to pump $3 billion into Greater China innovation economy

The bank has expanded its Greater China tech lending facility to support regional innovation alongside the rollout of debut venture debt capabilities.

June 06, 2023

Hong Kong's virtual banks face real-world test

For these new lenders, making a splash with attractive rates was just the first step. The real challenge begins now as they confront a crowded marketplace and deal with complex issues such as risk management and data protection.

January 27, 2021

P2P firms seek to ride booming Asian demand

Online lending companies believe they have enormous room to grow, although rising US interest rates could place their business models under pressure.

December 10, 2015

Ant IPO exposes new fault lines in China banking

Ant Financial’s expected IPO a key moment for China’s financial reforms as it shows how fintech is upending the competitive landscape for traditional lenders, both private and state-owned.

March 16, 2015

Japan behind EM lending surge

BIS data showing Q1 spike in cross-border lending to emerging markets says as much about Japanese banks as it does about growth.

September 16, 2013

Indian gold loan company raises $225 million from QIP

Manappuram is expected to be the first in a new wave of QIPs as companies take advantage of a rising stockmarket to boost their coffers.

November 10, 2010

Fitch warns of hidden information risks in Chinese banks

Charlene Chu, Beijing-based senior director for financial institutions at Fitch Ratings, talks to FinanceAsia about the risks presented when loans are repackaged into wealth management products.

July 05, 2010

China to expect uninterrupted but more balanced growth in 2010

As regulators in China endeavour to control bank lending, 2010 will be a year of balanced growth for China, says J.P. Morgan's Jing Ulrich.

March 01, 2010