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Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.

Proceeds fell despite no change in the number of IPOs.

It will enhance mergers and acquisition schemes in the country.

Southeast Asia’s financial services institutions (FSIs) are bracing themselves for another year of volatile geopolitical and economic conditions, with record-high inflation and rising interest rates. But those willing to push the digital envelope will find new pockets of growth to help them remain resilient and become future-ready. For this to happen, FSIs need their executives to embrace a digital-era transformative mindset – one that builds skills, flexibility and agility, preparing their organizations to pivot at any moment.

Business leaders say global political conflict and climate crisis are a concern.

More than half of them want to pursue an acquisition next year.

Vivien Mah of EY Consulting observed a great push in the world, calling for higher standards of protecting the privacy of customers.

Businesses are undertaking technology-enabled transformation to meet changing consumer needs.

Physical stores must revamp customers’ experiences by pushing “phygital” strategies.

Four in 10 Singaporeans would rather get higher pay.

Amongst these disruptions include cyber breaches.

A huge majority of leading general counsellors seek additional sustainability experts.

Companies need to be agile, and balance out the risks and opportunities to thrive during and after the pandemic, says the EY Asean Technology Consulting Leader.

Logistics and e-commerce players are major benefactors from the change in consumer behaviours.

Inclusive workplaces are innovative, resilient and profitable, says EY Partner

Meanwhile, consumer sectors lead in digital adoption, says EY exec.