Diversity and inclusion is the key to business growth
Innovation is a long-held driver of business growth. Especially in today’s technology-led and disruptive business environment, innovation is imperative for companies who want to remain relevant. But what drives innovation? As an advocate for diversity and inclusion (D&I) at Finastra, I had the privilege of attending several events in the past months gathering cultures and […]
Finastra: The Open Banking Race is On
The rapid transformation of customer behavior and digital technologies has driven considerable change in Asia’s banking sector. Innovation alone is no longer enough – banks need to collaborate. Consumers and corporates are looking for more flexibility and personalization from their banking experiences and banks can’t afford, and should not have, to do it alone. Adopting […]
Transforming the Boardroom: Inspiring Women in STEM
Throughout the past year, Business Chief has spoken to various business leaders about the importance of gender diversity, especially in the traditionally male-dominated field of technology. Read More
Key ASEAN fintech developments and trends to look out for in 2019
Fintech adoption continues to grow and disrupt traditional banking models. What lies in store in Southeast Asia over the coming 12 months? Read More
Mentor Or Sponsor: Which Do You Need To Accelerate Your Career?
Being mentored teaches you how to become a mentor; gaining influence puts you in a position to be a sponsor.I have written about how valuable it is for women in technology to find a mentor or sponsor to help them move ahead in their careers. While it is clear that women and men need to develop […]
Sinagpore tops open banking in Asia Pacific
Finastra’s Smita Gupta on why open banking readiness matters for banks and consumers. Read More
Singapore leads Asia-Pacific in open banking readiness: poll
Singapore ranks top in the Asia-Pacific region for its advanced open banking readiness, a survey released on Wednesday by global financial software provider Finastra has found. The Finastra Inaugural Open Banking Readiness Index measured 146 top banks across 14 markets in the region on five dimensions – adoption of application program interfaces (APIs), fintech/third-party ecosystem, the state […]
Going Hand in Hand
How can profit and purpose be strategically aligned in Singapore’s competitive business environment? Read More
Using less cash
What needs to be in place to further reduce the use of cash and cheques in Singapore? How far should society go cashless? Read More
What are the challenges in Asia becoming cashless?
In recent years, countries in Asia have been chasing the cashless economy tag. Recent Government initiatives and industry reform are having a profound influence in a number of Asian markets. To name but a few are Thailand’s e-payment initiative, e-payment regulations introduced by Bank Indonesia, Bank Negara Malaysia’s Payment Card Reform, as well as India’s […]
