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HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu says the future of payments is instant
She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.
2 days ago
Rising compliance costs threaten cloud savings for banks
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Rising compliance costs threaten cloud savings for banks
Southeast Asia’s cloud adoption grows, but rising compliance costs may negate savings, especially for smaller firms.
2 days ago
India and Nepal orgs ink MOU to develop investment banking sector
India and Nepal orgs ink MOU to develop investment banking sector
The MoU will be in effect for a period of 3 years.
2 days ago
HSBC nabs Deutsche banker for North Asia and HK head of Global Private Banking
HSBC nabs Deutsche banker for North Asia and HK head of Global Private Banking
She joins from Deutsche Bank.
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Weekly Global News Wrap: UBS mulls HQ shift; Sabadell demands gov’t transparency
Weekly Global News Wrap: UBS mulls HQ shift; Sabadell demands gov’t transparency
And France’s Credit Mutuel Alliance Federale is buying Oldenburgische Landesbank.
2 days ago
Bain Capital buying 18% stake in Manappuram Finance for $508m
Bain Capital buying 18% stake in Manappuram Finance for $508m
The deal may close in Q2 or Q3 of the 2026 financial year.
2 days ago
Vietnam extends supply chain finance program to 2030 to support SMEs
Vietnam extends supply chain finance program to 2030 to support SMEs
The second phase will focus on assisting Vietnam’s regulatory agencies.
2 days ago
HDFC Bank now accepting deposits under India’s savings scheme for seniors
HDFC Bank now accepting deposits under India’s savings scheme for seniors
HDFC will act as an agency bank and help source scheme deposits.
2 days ago
RBI Governor tells urban cooperative banks not to break depositors’ trust
RBI Governor tells urban cooperative banks not to break depositors’ trust
Malhotra stressed the importance of maintaining high standards for customer service.
2 days ago
India’s central bank names new executive director
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri Indranil Bhattacharya will look after the Dep’t of Economic and Policy Research.
2 days ago
Westpac expands female entrepreneurs fund to A$1b
Westpac expands female entrepreneurs fund to A$1b
The first A$500m has reportedly helped over 1,155 start or grow their businesses.
2 days ago
ANZ to launch digital account lock option by mid-2025
ANZ to launch digital account lock option by mid-2025
It will block card access as well and won’t affect standing future-dated payments.
2 days ago
SBI Shinsei Bank outlook stable despite $2.2b repayment deal
SBI Shinsei Bank outlook stable despite $2.2b repayment deal
On 7 March, it agreed to repay JPY330b in public funds to the Japanese government.
3 days ago
NAB removed nearly 600 fake websites and products in 2024
NAB removed nearly 600 fake websites and products in 2024
They use spoofed URLs, promotions that pressure quick decisions, and fake testimonials.
3 days ago
Krungthai Bank strengthens business position with higher profitability
Krungthai Bank strengthens business position with higher profitability
KTB has notably closed its profitability gap with peers, according to S&P.
3 days ago
Singapore banks slated to cut capital buffers as they seek growth
Singapore banks slated to cut capital buffers as they seek growth
Banks have set plans to do so, says S&P.
3 days ago
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HSBC’s Yvonne Yiu says the future of payments is instant
She credits her propensity to ask questions for becoming one of HSBC’s top leaders.
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PH banks and insurers face MSME credit gap, AI fraud, climate risk
Nearly 8 in 10 MSMEs still face barriers to accessing loans, an expert said.
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