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GCash eyes easier payment checking for SMEs
The Philippines’ biggest fintech platform is targeting the retail sector.
15 hours ago
Fusion Bank, WeBank ink commercial cooperation agreement
Fusion Bank, WeBank ink commercial cooperation agreement
Fusion Bank can utilise WeBank’s digital banking tech.
7 hours ago
Airwallex expands to Brazil, Mexico
Airwallex expands to Brazil, Mexico
It finalized the acquisition of MexPago and obtained a license in Brazil.
7 hours ago
BCA, Bank Syariah Indonesia on track for double-digit profit growth
BCA, Bank Syariah Indonesia on track for double-digit profit growth
Indonesian banks are in-line to deliver profit growth.
10 hours ago
Employment, not prices, to weigh on Hong Kong banks’ loans
Employment, not prices, to weigh on Hong Kong banks’ loans
Banks will face ‘minor but manageable’ pressure on such portfolios.
10 hours ago
Japan’s SMBC launches new finance scheme for semiconductor industry
Japan’s SMBC launches new finance scheme for semiconductor industry
SMBC will structure loans based on valuations made by two firms.
10 hours ago
Overseas Filipinos’ personal remittances up 3.5% in Nov 2024
Overseas Filipinos’ personal remittances up 3.5% in Nov 2024
Cumulative remittances are on track to rise by 3% for 2024.
10 hours ago
MUFG execs take pay cut after safe deposit box incident
MUFG execs take pay cut after safe deposit box incident
The bank is also strengthening its safe deposit box checks and procedures.
13 hours ago
Hong Kong leads APAC loan market with US$113.3b in 2024
Hong Kong leads APAC loan market with US$113.3b in 2024
Offshore loans for Chinese corporates drove Hong Kong’s loan volume, totalling to US$66.7b or a 19.5% increase compared to 2023.
17 hours ago
Singapore loan market sees nearly 49% growth in 2024
Singapore loan market sees nearly 49% growth in 2024
Key driver was the borrowing activity by commodities firms, which accounted for US$18.4b or 23% of the total loan volume
17 hours ago
DBS welcomes deepening financial market ties between Hong Kong, China
DBS welcomes deepening financial market ties between Hong Kong, China
It will broaden overseas investment channels for mainland institutional investors, a DBS managing director said.
1 day ago
Maya disbursed $1.16b in loans in 2024
Singapore FIs face stricter regulatory scrutiny in 2025
Singapore FIs face stricter regulatory scrutiny in 2025
Singapore bucked the trend in 2024, with more fines issued.
1 day ago
Vietnam’s ABBANK launches new business digital banking platform
Vietnam’s ABBANK launches new business digital banking platform
It offers money transfer services and quick bill payment options.
1 day ago
Here’s how Basel 4 may impact Malaysian banks
Here’s how Basel 4 may impact Malaysian banks
The Basel 4 credit risk framework implementation could have greater impact.
1 day ago
JCB expands card acceptance in UK
JCB expands card acceptance in UK
Over 110,000 UK-based merchants in the hospitality sector can now accept JCB cards.
1 day ago
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GCash eyes easier payment checking for SMEs
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South African fintechs look to Hong Kong for funding
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Tax perks and access to Africa await foreign investors.
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Banks may be ill-equipped for demands of real-time payments
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Stronger fraud prevention and anti-money laundering measures are needed.
Citibank expects increased funding for Indonesia’s infra, energy sectors
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President Prabowo’s infrastructure projects present opportunities for investors and banks.
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Hong Leong Bank reimagines branches for digital era
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The lender sees itself as a digital bank with a physical presence.
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Singapore needs layered strategy against fraud
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Scam and cybercrime cases in the city-state rose 18% to 28,751 in the first half.
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OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
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The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
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