Asia Banking Research

Mar

Hong Kong’s digital banks can’t catch a break

Roughly a year ago, Hong Kong looked set to take a leading position in Asia’s nascent digital banking space. In late March 2019, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) awarded three digital banking licenses. It later issued five additional licenses. The eight neobanks, which include consortia led by Chinese tech…

Mar

Asia Banking Research

How will Covid-19 affect virtual banks?

The novel coronavirus outbreak is crimping global business as people avoid travel and even going out in public. The sharp contraction in business activity augurs ill prospects for the financial industry. Banks are not optimistic about their first quarter results. If the virus isn’t contained soon, the second quarter could…

Mar

Asia Banking Research

Who is leading Singapore’s digital banking race?

Singapore has 21 applicants for just five digital banking licenses. There are going to be many more losers than winners in this race. Speculation about the likely winners is reaching a feverish pitch ahead of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) expected announcement of the winners. The decision is expected…

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