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Singapore bank launches AI for HR – an SG first

Singapore’s OCBC Bank has launched a human resources mobile app, embedded with an interactive artificial intelligence ‘chatbot’ – a first for a Singapore-based bank.
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Aus payments regulator appoints new chief exec

AusPayNet, the payments industry’s self-regulatory body, has searched within to find its next chief executive.  
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In conversation with Rocky Scopelliti, Director, Centre for Industry 4.0, Optus

"The speed, scale, and impact of the 4IR is predicted to be unlike any other. When you put that in the hands of a second generation of mobile-only consumers, you can expect that their demands are going to be very different from those of other generations."  
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'An Australian first’: NAB teams with Israeli crowdfunder OurCrowd

NAB has secured a “first its kind” collaboration with Israeli crowdfunding company OurCrowd, giving NAB clients privileged access to venture capital investments, the company announced.

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The Customer Onboarding Experience in Financial Services

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Ensuring the onboarding process is on mark can mean the difference between success and failure.
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Singapore's OCBC unveils Face ID for banking apps

OCBC Bank has announced it has become Singapore’s first bank to offer facial recognition-based authentication to its customers.
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Bank Negara Malaysia introduces electronic credit reports

Bank Negara Malaysia, the country’s central bank, has introduced an electronic central credit reference system (eCCRIS), allowing Malaysian nationals to access their credit report online.
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UOB targets millennials with new digital-ready branch

Singapore-based United Overseas Bank (UOB) has launched a new concept branch in Tampines specifically targeting millennial customers.

NSW Govt expands driverless vehicle trials with $10m fund

 

The NSW government has announced a new $10 million fund to expand trials of driverless vehicles as part of the state’s 2018-2019 Budget.

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NSW GOV, innovation, technological innovation, driverless cars

Financial Services Summit Singapore

The FST Media ‘Summit’ format is designed specifically to provide banks, insurers and financial institutions the opportunity to learn from both industry peers and leading technology solution providers through our unique roundtable format. This format gives attendees over 3-hours of in-depth roundtable discussion time, covering 5 key market topics. These roundtables will be hosted by both an industry leading specialist and an innovative technology provider. We match the roundtable discussions, with insightful keynote sessions, with content that is 100% dedicated to you the most important issues and technologies in the market. You will also have 2.5 hours of executive networking time, you will not find this level of client-facing time at any other event.

Going local: Defence Innovation Hub awards key contracts to Australian businesses

 

Minister for Defence Industry Christopher Pyne has pledged his support for the local armed forces industry, awarding three Australian businesses defence contracts in an effort to shore up Australia’s military preparedness.

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Defence Innovation Hub, Defence, government, small businesses