ANZ’s Elliott foresees demise of universal banking

Innovate, use data smartly or die, ANZ's CEO tells banks

Shayne Elliott says banks that can’t work with Big Tech will ultimately fail. Not using data in creepy ways helps too.

March 23, 2018

Q&A: GrabPay on the road for expansion across Asean

Grab wants to build a cashless economy across 10 Asean countries. Reuben Lai, the head of financial services at the ride-hailing firm, lays out his roadmap for FinanceAsia readers.

January 02, 2019

Why AirAsia’s embryonic bank faces headwinds

Challenges include developing risk-management skills as well as rising consumer awareness of data privacy. Overcoming these might take more than a zero mark-up on FX transactions.

March 19, 2018

Grab’s financial services expansion shows power of data

The ride-hailing app says its low default rate is a result of the credit profiles it has built on its drivers. No wonder it is expanding in lending and insurance.

March 13, 2018

Know your agent: HKMA sets sights on AI risks in banking

Who's in charge when AI takes charge? Hong Kong's banking regulator launches Project SAGE as it explores safeguards for autonomous financial transactions.

November 03, 2026

Hong Kong FinTech Week 2026 looks beyond pilots to commercial scale

The annual event comes as Hong Kong’s fintech industry shifts from technology trials towards regulated commercial applications.

October 29, 2026