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Hong Kong launches Open API framework for banks
Financial Technology
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The central bank hopes that lenders start deploying open APIs within six months.
Tightening measures are hitting APAC banks more than Basel reforms
Retail Banking
1 day ago
Lenders still need to launch extensive Basel implementation plans.
Japanese banks move to halt all transactions with Iran
Retail Banking
1 day ago
The move follows the exit of US from the nuclear agreement deal.
India set to inject $2b into ailing state banks
Lending & Credit
1 day ago
The latest capital infusion aims to enable banks to build capital buffers.
Chinese banks urged to accelerate lending as economy grinds to a halt
Retail Banking
1 day ago
New credit as a percentage of GDP has plunged to a near-three-year low in June.
India needs to trim its bloated banking sector: CEA Subramanian
Retail Banking
2 days ago
A healthy system has between three to five public and private sector banks.
Property curbs will hit Singapore banks hard only by 2019
Retail Banking
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Lenders have one more year of relief amidst previous approvals they drew down.
Indian ATMs and bank branches are falling short of hot demand
Branch Banking
3 days ago
Rajasthan village has no banking infrastructure to serve its 5,500 residents.
Steep capital requirements may hit Asian banks holding crypto assets
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Regulators are eyeing the same set of capital guidelines used for conventional assets.
Hong Kong to launch blockchain-powered trade finance platform in September
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3 days ago
This involves the participation of the central bank and seven other lenders.

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Indonesia's Bank Mandiri profit up 28.7% to $843.1m in H1 2018
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Strong loan growth and higher fee-based income buoyed earnings.
China Bank to open 10 more branches before year ends
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The bank has reportedly set aside as much as $186,000 per branch.
UOB rolls out Razer Pay in Singapore
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The scheme will allow users to top up through eNets and transfer funds via FAST.
India's PNB aims to reverse steep downfall with one-off share sale
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The bank reportedly plans on selling its stake in its housing finance unit.
Mastercard and Singapore's Commercial Affairs Department launch card fraud detector
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Mastercard donated 10 pieces of the reader to the department.
Credit Suisse's Hong Kong unit ordered to pay $369.08m to settle hiring corruption probe
2 weeks ago
The bank reportedly made preferential hires to win business.
Regulator zeroes in on misbehaving Australian banks issuing pension products
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CBA and ANZ have agreed to pay a total $1.85m in community payments.
RCBC rolls out online FX trading facility
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It’s said to be the first such platform in the Philippines.
Taiwan's Chang Hwa Bank opens Manila branch
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The branch will be CHB’s 12th overseas foothold.
BPI revenues up 6.7% to $1.33b in Q4
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Higher net interest income contributed to strong quarterly earnings.

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Standard Chartered appoints Vishu Ramachandran as group head of retail banking
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