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Singapore’s business support measures to sustain banks’ asset quality
Wealth management income will benefit from stock exchange-related incentives.
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MariBank launches new investment offering
MariBank launches new investment offering
The Mari Invest Income offers zero transaction fees with S$1 minimum investment.
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Hang Seng Bank profits up 3% to HK$18.38b in 2024
Hang Seng Bank profits up 3% to HK$18.38b in 2024
Earnings per share is HK$9.33; whilst total dividend is HK$6.8.
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Thai banks’ lending dip 0.4% in Q4 2024
Thai banks’ lending dip 0.4% in Q4 2024
Central bank says there is need to monitor SMEs and households’ ability to repay debt
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PH central bank unveil council for strengthening cyber resilience
PH central bank unveil council for strengthening cyber resilience
The council will implement the BSP’s Financial Services Cyber Resilience Plan.
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Sumitomo Mitsui unveil Grantee Introduction Services
Sumitomo Mitsui unveil Grantee Introduction Services
Customers will be connected to entities and institutions that support education.
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HSBC sells Bahrain retail banking business
HSBC sells Bahrain retail banking business
It expects to complete the transaction in Q4 2025.
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UOB net profit rises 6% to $6b in FY24
UOB net profit rises 6% to $6b in FY24
It will return $3b to shareholders over the next three years.
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HK credit card receivables rebound 7.9% to $162.2b in Q4 2024
HK credit card receivables rebound 7.9% to $162.2b in Q4 2024
The combined delinquent and rescheduled ratio remained stable at 0.4% at the end of Q4.
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EBANX secures MPI license approval in principle
EBANX secures MPI license approval in principle
This approval enables EBANX to offer a comprehensive range of payment services in Singapore.
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Standard Chartered named banking partner for StraitsX stablecoins
Standard Chartered named banking partner for StraitsX stablecoins
The partnership aims to enhance the reserve management of StraitsX’s stablecoins.
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Southeast Asian countries' credit growth diverges
Southeast Asian countries' credit growth diverges
Thailand has been hit with weak economic growth, whilst
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ABS warns of rise in card phishing scams
ABS warns of rise in card phishing scams
Banks will roll out additional verification, the ABS said.
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Westpac cuts home loan, deposit interest rate by 0.25%
Westpac cuts home loan, deposit interest rate by 0.25%
Westpac Life and Westpac eSaver rates are affected.
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DBS names new group heads of corporate & SME arm, operations
DBS names new group heads of corporate & SME arm, operations
Chen Ze Ling and Welson Jamin will take over the roles, respectively.
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Hang Seng enhances dementia-friendly services in branches
Hang Seng enhances dementia-friendly services in branches
Each of its branches now has a trained dementia-friendly ambassador.
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DBS Bank Indonesia pushes ESG through Spark Savings
The savings account offers yearly interest rates of as much as 3.25%.
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Biometrics vs deepfakes: How we’ll pay in 2025
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Biometrics, passkeys, and improved data flow will shape the global payment sector.
Amar Bank pushes embedded finance
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The Jakarta-based lender promises partners integration in less than a month.
BCA Digital draws teens to digital banking
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More than 2,500 accounts have been opened in less than six months.
Custody & Clearing
HSBC cuts Philips’ currency transactions in China
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‘Netting’ cut Philips’ cross-border transactions from 4,000 yearly to just one a month.
Cards & Payments
RHB kiosks replace debit cards on the spot
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The machines have handled 70% of the Malaysian lender’s card replacements.
Bank Mandiri lets customers keep track of personal emissions
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Indonesia’s biggest lender by assets wants people to become sustainability champions.
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