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Why Indian banks are seen to absorb loan losses
S&P also said earnings are likely to moderate but remain above long-term averages.
6 hours ago
DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
The US firm aims to strengthen its presence in Asia through its new Singapore office.
5 hours ago
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) aims to boost cross-border investments
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) aims to boost cross-border investments
It aims to strengthen cross-border capital flow and help smaller asset managers expand.
5 hours ago
Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Cross-border payments will likely be a key factor in the HKMA’s licensing decisions.
6 hours ago
Singapore banks lead globally in AI use for financial crime compliance
Singapore banks lead globally in AI use for financial crime compliance
Singapore spends US$68.2m per year on AML and KYC operations.
12 hours ago
Bank Negara launches upgraded RTGS system for continuous payments
Bank Negara launches upgraded RTGS system for continuous payments
Since 2024, Malaysia’s daily retail payment volume and value have grown by 49% and 22%.
1 day ago
CIMB and Principal expand regional fund offerings for investors
CIMB and Principal expand regional fund offerings for investors
The funds are launched in Malaysia and Thailand.
1 day ago
HKMA warns public of online scams targeting local banks
HKMA warns public of online scams targeting local banks
The Bank of East Asia reported fake websites and internet banking login screens.
1 day ago
Hang Seng Bank upscales sustainability fund by 50% to HK$120b
Hang Seng Bank upscales sustainability fund by 50% to HK$120b
Since launching in 2024, it has already used over two-thirds of the original HK$80b fund.
2 days ago
ASB Bank agrees to pay $78.89m to settle lawsuit
ASB Bank agrees to pay $78.89m to settle lawsuit
The bank maintains that “it makes no admission of liability.”
2 days ago
Philippine banks’ outstanding loans expand by 11.2% in August
Philippine banks’ outstanding loans expand by 11.2% in August
Loans to non-residents narrowed its decline during the month.
2 days ago
Chinese banks’ interest margins to compress up to 18 basis points in 2025
Chinese banks’ interest margins to compress up to 18 basis points in 2025
State-owned banks’ fee income growth is likely to be steady through 2029.
2 days ago
Chinese state banks’ loan growth slows as policy loans lose steam
Chinese state banks’ loan growth slows as policy loans lose steam
Growth in policy loans fell below 15% in June 2025, noted by Morningstar.
2 days ago
Rate cuts heighten reinvestment risk for wealthy clients
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Rate cuts heighten reinvestment risk for wealthy clients
Investors are seeking growth in equities, crypto, and diversified strategies.
3 days ago
Singapore banks introduce safeguard for large digital withdrawals
Singapore banks introduce safeguard for large digital withdrawals
Accounts losing over 50% of balance may enter a 24-hour cool-off period.
3 days ago
CIMB unveils new wealth management platform in Malaysia
CIMB unveils new wealth management platform in Malaysia
This is reportedly the first CIO domiciled in Malaysia to serve affluent customers.
3 days ago
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
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