Asian Banking & Finance
Loan growth & higher fees prop up Singapore banks’ earnings in Q1
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DBS’ and OCBC’s DPS are likely to rise in H2.
1 hour ago
Loan growth & higher fees prop up Singapore banks’ earnings in Q1
DBS’ and OCBC’s DPS are likely to rise in H2.
1 hour ago
Mizuho allots $12.95b to finance hydrogen production
The bank noted hydrogen as “key” to decarbonisation of various sectors.
40 minutes ago
Alipay+ and Thai tourism body launch D-Hub program for Chinese tourists
Over 2.35 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in January to April 2024.
1 hour ago
DBS Hong Kong, Sun Hung Kai subsidiary unveil green payments
The supplier payment services are for Hong Kong’s construction industry.
1 hour ago
Mizuho’s net income climbs 22% to $4.39b in FY2023
An annual dividend of JPY105 per share has been announced.
1 hour ago
SGX FX onboard Rand Merchant Bank on buyside platform
RMB will offer liquidity services to the OTC FX buyside platform.
1 hour ago
Low carbon push adds $8.4b addt'l revenue for APAC banks
Between 2031 to 2050, APAC banks will likely
1 hour ago
Only 60% of financial firms have cyber risk plans
The survey also revealed the top 10 business risks institutions are facing.
6 hours ago
UOB appoints Mark Tan as head of internal audit in Hong Kong
Tan will oversee all audit functions for UOB Hong Kong.
7 hours ago
APAC leads global surge in digital wallet adoption
^ "https://vimeo.com/946081196"
Digital wallets in Asia-Pacific outpace global usage, driven by ecosystem integration, financial inclusion, and technological innovation.
23 hours ago
Japan’s MUFG invests $5.9m in Hitachi to launch 1,000 e-buses in the UK
The two will make business models enabling operators to clinch EV funding.
1 day ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.
1 day ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.
1 day ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
1 day ago
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers 1.98% merchant fees to SMEs
SMEs in Osaka will also be able to avail of an android terminal for free.
1 day ago
South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing
Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.
1 day ago
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Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
6 days ago
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Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
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![Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations]()
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Cards & Payments
How banks should rethink pricing
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![How banks should rethink pricing]()
It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.
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Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
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Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
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![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
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Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
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![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
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Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
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![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
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Loan growth & higher fees prop up Singapore banks’ earnings in Q1
![]()
DBS’ and OCBC’s DPS are likely to rise in H2.
1 hour ago
Loan growth & higher fees prop up Singapore banks’ earnings in Q1
DBS’ and OCBC’s DPS are likely to rise in H2.
1 hour ago
Mizuho allots $12.95b to finance hydrogen production
The bank noted hydrogen as “key” to decarbonisation of various sectors.
40 minutes ago
Alipay+ and Thai tourism body launch D-Hub program for Chinese tourists
Over 2.35 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in January to April 2024.
1 hour ago
DBS Hong Kong, Sun Hung Kai subsidiary unveil green payments
The supplier payment services are for Hong Kong’s construction industry.
1 hour ago
Mizuho’s net income climbs 22% to $4.39b in FY2023
An annual dividend of JPY105 per share has been announced.
1 hour ago
SGX FX onboard Rand Merchant Bank on buyside platform
RMB will offer liquidity services to the OTC FX buyside platform.
1 hour ago
Low carbon push adds $8.4b addt'l revenue for APAC banks
Between 2031 to 2050, APAC banks will likely
1 hour ago
Only 60% of financial firms have cyber risk plans
The survey also revealed the top 10 business risks institutions are facing.
6 hours ago
UOB appoints Mark Tan as head of internal audit in Hong Kong
Tan will oversee all audit functions for UOB Hong Kong.
7 hours ago
APAC leads global surge in digital wallet adoption
^ "https://vimeo.com/946081196"
Digital wallets in Asia-Pacific outpace global usage, driven by ecosystem integration, financial inclusion, and technological innovation.
23 hours ago
Japan’s MUFG invests $5.9m in Hitachi to launch 1,000 e-buses in the UK
The two will make business models enabling operators to clinch EV funding.
1 day ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.
1 day ago
Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1
Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.
1 day ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
1 day ago
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers 1.98% merchant fees to SMEs
SMEs in Osaka will also be able to avail of an android terminal for free.
1 day ago
South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing
Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.
1 day ago
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Lending & Credit
Why banks need fintechs to buoy loan growth
Loan demand has doubled in Singapore, and fintechs can help onboard quality clients.
6 days ago
Banking Technology
Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations
![Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations]()
![Why tech is not the focal point of banks’ digital transformations]()
About 70% of digital transformations fail, an industry expert warned.
Cards & Payments
How banks should rethink pricing
![How banks should rethink pricing]()
![How banks should rethink pricing]()
It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.
Cards & Payments
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
![Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card]()
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
Banking Technology
Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
![Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024]()
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
Investment Banking
Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
![Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy]()
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
Retail Banking
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
![Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor]()
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
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