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BSP doubles cash withdrawal due diligence trigger to $17,000
BSP doubles cash withdrawal due diligence trigger to $17,000
It covers payouts, such as payrolls, loans, and project disbursements.
6 hours ago
JCB to explore commercialisation of UWB payments
JCB to explore commercialisation of UWB payments
Smartphones with UWB functions are widely available in Japan, JCB said.
6 hours ago
DBS China secures NAFMII underwriting licence for onshore bonds
DBS China secures NAFMII underwriting licence for onshore bonds
DBS plans to attract more high-quality international issuers to issue Panda bonds.
6 hours ago
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
11 hours ago
PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
Customers have access to up to 16 hours of US stock trading sessions.
1 day ago
The Bank of the Philippine Islands unveil new debit card
The Bank of the Philippine Islands unveil new debit card
The new design has a curved notch at the bottom left corner.
1 day ago
India amends ECB loan rules
India amends ECB loan rules
It expanded the list of recognised lenders and simplified requirements for eligibility.
1 day ago
Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January
Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January
Lending for commercial complexes shrunk for the 14th straight month.
1 day ago
South Korea commits to overhaul its mutual savings banks
South Korea commits to overhaul its mutual savings banks
It will expand functions, tighten governance, and set up a company for NPL management.
1 day ago
MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services
MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services
SDS will begin to commercialise its data services.
1 day ago
India’s Bank of Baroda to log 1% to 1.2% ROAA over next two years
India’s Bank of Baroda to log 1% to 1.2% ROAA over next two years
Loan portfolio is strong, but its international business could temper its net interest margin.
2 days ago
HSBC Singapore names two senior appointments for China proposition
HSBC Singapore names two senior appointments for China proposition
Ying Wang and Irene Zeng’s new roles are aimed at helping Chinese businesses in their cross-border needs.
2 days ago
Malaysian bank lending rises 5% on more business loans
Malaysian bank lending rises 5% on more business loans
Business loans rose 4% whilst household loans grew 5.6%.
2 days ago
Public Bank’s Q4 profit up 2% QoQ as NIM begins recovery
Public Bank’s Q4 profit up 2% QoQ as NIM begins recovery
Recovery is expected to gain traction in Q1 2026, said UOB Kay Hian.
2 days ago
CIMB net profit edges up 1.7% to $2.03b in 2025
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How will Hong Kong banks handle talent shortage and tight budgets?
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.
How will agentic AI change online payments?
It’s unclear who’s liable if it over‑orders or pays the wrong merchant.
How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.
How can Indian lenders balance loan growth and risk?
Reforms could help improve efficiency, especially of state banks.
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Digital wallets, agentic AI to speed up payments
The focus is on agentic systems that can act on behalf of users.
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Philippine rural banks face merger pressure with tighter capital rules
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Many lenders in the countryside have little capital buffer.
Cards & Payments
How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing
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They're redesigning counters and drive-thrus for QR codes and e-wallets.
BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
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Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
Cards & Payments
Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
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Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
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Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub
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An internal staircase now connects the corporate and wealth management teams across two levels.
Cards & Payments
XTransfer targets $20t market with Alipay-style instant transfers
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Buyers and sellers can complete transfers 24/7 in as fast as 15 minutes.
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