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Hong Leong Bank reimagines branches for digital era
The lender sees itself as a digital bank with a physical presence.
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Taiwanese credit card balance at $3.49b in October
Taiwanese credit card balance at $3.49b in October
There were 38.72 million active credit cards during the month.
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Taiwanese banks extended $169.21m in SME loans in October
Taiwanese banks extended $169.21m in SME loans in October
Loans extended to SMEs accounted for 64.2% of total loans.
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Reserve Bank of New Zealand calls for increased efforts in financial inclusion
Reserve Bank of New Zealand calls for increased efforts in financial inclusion
According to the World Bank, around 50,000 New Zealanders remain unbanked.
8 hours ago
SMBC teams up with Euphoria Co. for human capital management services
SMBC teams up with Euphoria Co. for human capital management services
SMBC will provide digital systems for the visualisation and analysis of the impact of human capital on companies.
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Indonesian banks to maintain lending rates in 2025: analyst
Indonesian banks to maintain lending rates in 2025: analyst
MSME borrowers remain weak, but some positive factors are on the horizon.
8 hours ago
JCB expands payment options for UK travel application
JCB expands payment options for UK travel application
This ensures a seamless application process for its 158 million cardholders globally.
9 hours ago
PCG, Black Bear Merchant Services team up to launch AbbyPay
PCG, Black Bear Merchant Services team up to launch AbbyPay
It plans to expand to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
9 hours ago
RACQ to sell 90% of insurance business to IAG
RACQ to sell 90% of insurance business to IAG
If completed, the transaction alter the strategic positioning of the broader group.
9 hours ago
Brace for ‘volatile’ credit conditions in APAC for 2025: expert
Brace for ‘volatile’ credit conditions in APAC for 2025: expert
Lenders may turn more risk-averse and seek higher premia.
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Security Bank, FWD Philippines extend strategic partnership
Security Bank, FWD Philippines extend strategic partnership
The Philippines’ rising income per capita represents opportunities for expansion.
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Major Japanese banks’ profits up 40.29% in H1 FY2024
Major Japanese banks’ profits up 40.29% in H1 FY2024
Their NPL ratio was lower than in March, but still higher than in September 2023.
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JCB, AEON, and Biznet launch co-branded credit card
JCB, AEON, and Biznet launch co-branded credit card
The credit card will offer exclusive discounts and cashback.
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OCBC sets up dedicated teams in Singapore, Malaysia to support SMEs
OCBC sets up dedicated teams in Singapore, Malaysia to support SMEs
The two teams will comprise 25 experienced bankers.
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Japanese regional banks' gross profits rises to $150.3m in September
Japanese regional banks' gross profits rises to $150.3m in September
Net interest income also grew to $137.75m.
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What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
Over 60% of respondents in Australia, China, and India find credit-building tools to be useful.
1 day ago
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Hong Leong Bank reimagines branches for digital era
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Singapore needs layered strategy against fraud
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Scam and cybercrime cases in the city-state rose 18% to 28,751 in the first half.
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OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
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The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
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China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise
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African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China.
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Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs
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Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.
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SMEs, crypto regulations key to Bahrain’s fintech ambitions
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Stablecoins and crypto payments are areas of interest for the central bank.
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Financial crimes to continue to squeeze bank profits
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More sophisticated crooks and stricter rules are expected to increase compliance costs.
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