Consumer Finance
Vietnam’s F88 pawnshop chain sees shares hit ceiling in market debut
It aims to list on the country’s main stock exchange with a valuation of US$1 billion by 2027
US consumer finance watchdog says it will replace Biden-era ‘open banking’ regulations
[WASHINGTON] A federal judge on Tuesday paused a lawsuit against the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that had sought to strike down “open banking” regulations, granting the agency’s request fo...
Consumer lending unlocked: Opportunities and risks in a US$27 trillion market
CONSUMER lending has become one of the most dynamic segments in private markets, evolving rapidly alongside advancements in technology and shifts in consumer behaviour. With a market size of US$27 tri...
US fines Apple and Goldman Sachs over Apple Card
THE United States fined Apple and Goldman Sachs a total of US$89 million on Wednesday, accusing them of deceiving users of the iPhone maker’s credit card.
The fury of the frequent flyer
US regulators are putting frequent-flyer programmes under a microscope. Tweaks to these programmes – in some ways more profitable than the airlines themselves – have upset travellers
DBS consumer banking head Jeremy Soo to succeed UOB’s Susan Hwee as Nets chair
The electronic payment services provider describes him as a ‘strong advocate’ for inclusive banking
Value creation in banking ecosystems goes beyond transactional partnerships: DBS’ P’ing Lim
She says she found her purpose in being able to avail financial services to everyone
Barclays to sell German consumer finance business
The deal is expected to be completed in six to nine months