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Banks’ outlooks steady despite geopolitical risks and possible tariff shocks
These lenders have “satisfactorily contended” with stressful conditions over the past five years.
5 hours ago
MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
Its projects include an AI capable of rewriting its own code for self-improvement.
2 minutes ago
GCash PocketPay enables NFC devices to become payment portals
GCash PocketPay enables NFC devices to become payment portals
Any android device with NFC can accept contactless Visa and Mastercard payments.
8 minutes ago
8 in 10 Southeast Asians to use fintech services in the next 12 months
8 in 10 Southeast Asians to use fintech services in the next 12 months
About 60% of respondents have used two or more fintech services.
13 minutes ago
AMINA HK can now offer crypto spot trading, asset safeguarding
AMINA HK can now offer crypto spot trading, asset safeguarding
Its services include 24/7 crypto spot trading, and crypto deposits and withdrawals.
21 minutes ago
TenPay Global unveils new e-wallet partners, expanded checkout service
TenPay Global unveils new e-wallet partners, expanded checkout service
Merchants in Singapore can directly accept payments from Chinese travellers.
22 minutes ago
Alipay+ GlassPay verifies user identity with iris authentication feature
Alipay+ GlassPay verifies user identity with iris authentication feature
The glasses-embedded payment can counter fraud attempts in photos, videos, or masks.
23 hours ago
Australia’s Ubank surpasses 1 million customers
Australia’s Ubank surpasses 1 million customers
It has named social media, particularly Tiktok, as an acquisition channel.
1 day ago
Indonesian banks, VinFast ink MOU to make EV ownership more accessible
Indonesian banks, VinFast ink MOU to make EV ownership more accessible
They will develop attractive loan programs and develop faster credit approval processes.
1 day ago
Westpac to pilot new community banking service
Westpac to pilot new community banking service
The bank will invest over A$65m to modernize its regional network.
1 day ago
Business loans in Thailand set to expand in Q4: survey
Business loans in Thailand set to expand in Q4: survey
Lenders are expected to be more cautious of small SME borrowers, however.
1 day ago
DBS, UnionPay unveil cashback and fee waivers for platinum debit cardholders
DBS, UnionPay unveil cashback and fee waivers for platinum debit cardholders
It aims to support growing economic exchanges between Singapore and China.
1 day ago
Ant International to use UBS’ blockchain platform for global treasury operations
Ant International to use UBS’ blockchain platform for global treasury operations
The two companies will also explore joint innovations in tokenised deposits.
1 day ago
SMFG’s profit rose 28.72% to $6.04b in H1 FY2025
SMFG’s profit rose 28.72% to $6.04b in H1 FY2025
Its comprehensive income more than doubled during the period.
1 day ago
Mizuho Financial Group’s profit up 21.8% to $4.46b in H1 FY2025
Mizuho Financial Group’s profit up 21.8% to $4.46b in H1 FY2025
Its comprehensive income rose 42.8% although ordinary income was 5.4% lower.
1 day ago
Mizuho Bank speeds up ISO compliance, eases payment with Boomi
Mizuho Bank speeds up ISO compliance, eases payment with Boomi
With the online portal, firms can input payment instructions using both legacy and ISO 20022 formats.
1 day ago
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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Banking Technology
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
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It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
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Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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