The world we now live in is swamped with data from a myriad of sources, affecting all aspects of our lives. The financial services industry is no different – with only a few paper based transactions remaining, financial services is data.
Addressing the environmental impact of the digital future of financial services
There are two inescapable themes which have arisen in the financial services world over the past few years – digitisation and the environment.
South China Sea: Philippines, China abandon joint energy exploration talks
‘The president [Duterte] had spoken … oil and gas discussions are terminated completely. Nothing is pending; everything is over,’ Filipino minister said.
Malaysia: Were Mahathir’s remarks about ‘reclaiming’ Singapore and Indonesia’s Riau Islands aimed at Johor’s sultan?
While some Singaporeans accused Mahathir of fomenting ill will between the neighbours, observers in Malaysia said the remarks were likely a veiled jab at the sultan of Johor.
Indonesia deports Japanese Covid fraud suspect – US$7.3 million in government funds stolen
Mitsuhiro Taniguchi is accused of taking part in a fraud scheme that netted several million dollars in government funds intended for small Japanese businesses affected by coronavirus.
Malaysia’s Ismail Sabri Yaakob unveils more handouts for low-income families as Najib, Anwar take aim at rising prices
Payments will be disbursed along with 1.11 billion ringgit to be handed out in the second of four tranches of direct aid budgeted for this year. Announcement came hours after the opposition threatened a mass demonstration.
Syed Saddiq faced ‘pressure’ by Malaysia’s PPBM, his parents say during corruption trial
Parents of the former youth minister, who was sacked from PPBM for objecting to the party’s defection in 2020, say he is a ‘political victim’.
Singapore unveils US$1 billion package as cost of living rises amid inflation, Ukraine war
Adult Singaporeans earning below S$34,000 (US$24,500) a year will receive S$300 in cash in August, and every household will get S$100 to offset utilities.
Encouraging innovation and managing risk in acquiring consumer health businesses
In the fast-moving consumer health market, innovation is vital for staying ahead of the competition. Consumer health businesses that make the right acquisitions can import talented people and nimble processes into their operations to supercharge new product development.
Japan court upholds gay marriage ban, saying it is constitutional
The District Court in Osaka rejected arguments made by three same-sex couples as part of a series of suits filed by activists seeking marriage equality.