Asian Banking & Finance
Indian banks’ profits to stabilize; weak assets to persist for some
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Weak assets are expected to make up 5.2% of gross loans for FY2023.
5 days ago
Indian banks’ profits to stabilize; weak assets to persist for some
Weak assets are expected to make up 5.2% of gross loans for FY2023.
5 days ago
OxPay and NomuPay ink partnership for market expansion
![OxPay and NomuPay ink partnership for market expansion]()
OxPay will be able to enter new markets where NomuPay already services.
7 hours ago
PwC, StanChart release analysis on CBDCs' role in future banking
![PwC, StanChart release analysis on CBDCs' role in future banking]()
The paper highlights CBDCs programmability and how they can revolutionise retail, trade, and supply chain finance.
7 hours ago
JCB reduces GHG emissions by 54.4% in 2022
![JCB reduces GHG emissions by 54.4% in 2022]()
It also shared the initiatives which took place last year.
7 hours ago
Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul
![Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul]()
This is in line with the bank’s commitment to boost cyber protection.
7 hours ago
Artificial intelligence at the epicenter of Singapore FinTech Festival 2023
![Artificial intelligence at the epicenter of Singapore FinTech Festival 2023]()
The event is scheduled for 15 to 17 November.
1 day ago
MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders
![MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders]()
This follows after the six individuals were convicted of tax evasion.
1 day ago
APAC real-time payments to grow 14% through 2027
![APAC real-time payments to grow 14% through 2027]()
Over 49 billion RTP transactions were made in APAC throughout 2022.
1 day ago
MAS grants Wallex new services in addition to MPI license
![MAS grants Wallex new services in addition to MPI license]()
The new services come on top of its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license.
1 day ago
CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1
![CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1]()
Its net income showed a 15.3% climb year-on-year.
1 day ago
Hong Kong mortgage loans down 21.2% in April
![Hong Kong mortgage loans down 21.2% in April]()
The number of mortgage applications also dropped by 27.6% to 8,368 applications.
1 day ago
HSBC unveils new measures to support Hong Kong, mainland startups
![HSBC unveils new measures to support Hong Kong, mainland startups]()
A specified lending fund was increased to $3b.
1 day ago
Hang Seng, Mastercard to launch the MMPOWER touch card
![Hang Seng, Mastercard to launch the MMPOWER touch card]()
Cardholders can earn up to 5% +FUN Dollars whilst spending online and offline.
1 day ago
Livi Bank revolutionises banking for SME with fast-track account and loan approvals
Hong Kong-based digital bank leverages AI, eKYC, and machine learning to streamline banking processes for SMEs.
2 days ago
Winnie Chen named BNY Mellon's Singapore chief executive
![Winnie Chen named BNY Mellon's Singapore chief executive]()
This is in addition to her role as APAC Head of Treasury Services.
2 days ago
StanChart, SFA unveil paper exploring DLT-use in supply chain payments
![StanChart, SFA unveil paper exploring DLT-use in supply chain payments]()
The publication explores stakeholder collaboration for improved payment transparency in supply chains.
2 days ago
CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1
1 day ago
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Hong Kong’s livi bank launches game-changing app for SMEs
Going fully digital on opening accounts and approving quick loans to SMEs raises ‘livi Business’ disbursements to over HK$70m (US$8.9m) as of end-April.
1 day ago
3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments
![3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments]()
![3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments]()
Within a year, the digital sharia bank got past low penetration to record 1.7 million customers and now targets multiple times growth by end-2023.
Retail Banking
Bankers face sluggish hiring market, layoffs in Hong Kong
![Bankers face sluggish hiring market, layoffs in Hong Kong]()
![Bankers face sluggish hiring market, layoffs in Hong Kong]()
Industry insiders reveal how investment banks prioritize cost efficiency and productivity over hiring new employees.
Investment Banking
AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?
![AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?]()
![AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?]()
Analysts said APAC banks will suffer no direct impact from the Swiss bank but should keep an eye out on regulators.
Cards & Payments
SG fintech Volopay targets to triple revenue by June 2024
![SG fintech Volopay targets to triple revenue by June 2024]()
![SG fintech Volopay targets to triple revenue by June 2024]()
Rising above the pandemic, varying regulations, and talent pool challenges, Volopay sets an ambitious goal to expand operations.
Lending & Credit
1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green
![1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green]()
![1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green]()
The Singapore bank has extended over S$3.5b of green loans in two years and targets a 10% growth in 2023.
Lending & Credit
How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?
![How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?]()
![How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?]()
The new measures expand on classifying asset risks of banks.
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Indian banks’ profits to stabilize; weak assets to persist for some
![]()
Weak assets are expected to make up 5.2% of gross loans for FY2023.
5 days ago
Indian banks’ profits to stabilize; weak assets to persist for some
Weak assets are expected to make up 5.2% of gross loans for FY2023.
5 days ago
OxPay and NomuPay ink partnership for market expansion
![OxPay and NomuPay ink partnership for market expansion]()
OxPay will be able to enter new markets where NomuPay already services.
7 hours ago
PwC, StanChart release analysis on CBDCs' role in future banking
![PwC, StanChart release analysis on CBDCs' role in future banking]()
The paper highlights CBDCs programmability and how they can revolutionise retail, trade, and supply chain finance.
7 hours ago
JCB reduces GHG emissions by 54.4% in 2022
![JCB reduces GHG emissions by 54.4% in 2022]()
It also shared the initiatives which took place last year.
7 hours ago
Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul
![Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul]()
This is in line with the bank’s commitment to boost cyber protection.
7 hours ago
Artificial intelligence at the epicenter of Singapore FinTech Festival 2023
![Artificial intelligence at the epicenter of Singapore FinTech Festival 2023]()
The event is scheduled for 15 to 17 November.
1 day ago
MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders
![MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders]()
This follows after the six individuals were convicted of tax evasion.
1 day ago
APAC real-time payments to grow 14% through 2027
![APAC real-time payments to grow 14% through 2027]()
Over 49 billion RTP transactions were made in APAC throughout 2022.
1 day ago
MAS grants Wallex new services in addition to MPI license
![MAS grants Wallex new services in addition to MPI license]()
The new services come on top of its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license.
1 day ago
CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1
![CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1]()
Its net income showed a 15.3% climb year-on-year.
1 day ago
Hong Kong mortgage loans down 21.2% in April
![Hong Kong mortgage loans down 21.2% in April]()
The number of mortgage applications also dropped by 27.6% to 8,368 applications.
1 day ago
HSBC unveils new measures to support Hong Kong, mainland startups
![HSBC unveils new measures to support Hong Kong, mainland startups]()
A specified lending fund was increased to $3b.
1 day ago
Hang Seng, Mastercard to launch the MMPOWER touch card
![Hang Seng, Mastercard to launch the MMPOWER touch card]()
Cardholders can earn up to 5% +FUN Dollars whilst spending online and offline.
1 day ago
Livi Bank revolutionises banking for SME with fast-track account and loan approvals
Hong Kong-based digital bank leverages AI, eKYC, and machine learning to streamline banking processes for SMEs.
2 days ago
Winnie Chen named BNY Mellon's Singapore chief executive
![Winnie Chen named BNY Mellon's Singapore chief executive]()
This is in addition to her role as APAC Head of Treasury Services.
2 days ago
StanChart, SFA unveil paper exploring DLT-use in supply chain payments
![StanChart, SFA unveil paper exploring DLT-use in supply chain payments]()
The publication explores stakeholder collaboration for improved payment transparency in supply chains.
2 days ago
CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1
1 day ago
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Hong Kong’s livi bank launches game-changing app for SMEs
Going fully digital on opening accounts and approving quick loans to SMEs raises ‘livi Business’ disbursements to over HK$70m (US$8.9m) as of end-April.
1 day ago
3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments
![3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments]()
![3 principles guide Bank Aladin Syariah in tapping Indonesia’s customer segments]()
Within a year, the digital sharia bank got past low penetration to record 1.7 million customers and now targets multiple times growth by end-2023.
Retail Banking
Bankers face sluggish hiring market, layoffs in Hong Kong
![Bankers face sluggish hiring market, layoffs in Hong Kong]()
![Bankers face sluggish hiring market, layoffs in Hong Kong]()
Industry insiders reveal how investment banks prioritize cost efficiency and productivity over hiring new employees.
Investment Banking
AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?
![AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?]()
![AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?]()
Analysts said APAC banks will suffer no direct impact from the Swiss bank but should keep an eye out on regulators.
Cards & Payments
SG fintech Volopay targets to triple revenue by June 2024
![SG fintech Volopay targets to triple revenue by June 2024]()
![SG fintech Volopay targets to triple revenue by June 2024]()
Rising above the pandemic, varying regulations, and talent pool challenges, Volopay sets an ambitious goal to expand operations.
Lending & Credit
1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green
![1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green]()
![1 in 5 of OCBC’s home, renovation, and car loans now green]()
The Singapore bank has extended over S$3.5b of green loans in two years and targets a 10% growth in 2023.
Lending & Credit
How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?
![How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?]()
![How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?]()
The new measures expand on classifying asset risks of banks.
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Digitalisation and social media distribution: Catalysts for change in Indonesia’s insurance industry
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Leaders and experts in insurance and marketing roll out tech-based strategies to unlock growth potential in Indonesia’s untapped market at Jakarta Forum.
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Leaders and experts in insurance and marketing roll out tech-based strategies to unlock growth potential in Indonesia’s untapped market at Jakarta Forum.
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