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Wise launches in the Philippines with fee-free money transfer service

Users can receive and spend money internationally and create up to 3 cards.
7 minutes ago

Wise launches in the Philippines with fee-free money transfer service

Users can receive and spend money internationally and create up to 3 cards.
7 minutes ago

Mizuho allots $12.95b to finance hydrogen production

The bank noted hydrogen as “key” to decarbonisation of various sectors.
1 hour 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.
2 hours ago

Mizuho’s net income climbs 22% to $4.39b in FY2023

An annual dividend of JPY105 per share has been announced.
2 hours ago

SGX FX onboard Rand Merchant Bank on buyside platform

RMB will offer liquidity services to the OTC FX buyside platform.
2 hours ago

Low carbon push adds $8.4b addt'l revenue for APAC banks

Between 2031 to 2050, APAC banks will likely 
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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

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.
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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

Household loans by South Korean banks rise in April

A series of IPOs in April and May helped push up credit loan volumes.
2 days ago