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APAC banking markets to tighten macroprudential policies in 2023: Fitch
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Malaysia and Thailand will take steps to strengthen their mortgage sectors, said Fitch.
APAC banking markets to tighten macroprudential policies in 2023: Fitch
Malaysia and Thailand will take steps to strengthen their mortgage sectors, said Fitch.
Australian regulator removes CBA’s operational risk capital add-on
![Australian regulator removes CBA’s operational risk capital add-on]()
The add-on was initially set at $650m.
3 days ago
StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore
![StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore]()
The new product is only available to its Priority Banking segment.
3 days ago
BEA launches digitised mortgage application services
![BEA launches digitised mortgage application services]()
Customers who apply for a $380k or above mortgage can get a cash rebate of up to 1.9%.
3 days ago
Regulators are the key to manage APAC banks rising cyber risks: S&P Global
![Regulators are the key to manage APAC banks rising cyber risks: S&P Global]()
The analyst said data breaches could prove crippling for individual banks.
5 days ago
Alipay+ to enable cross-border payments to South Korea for four Asian e-wallet
![Alipay+ to enable cross-border payments to South Korea for four Asian e-wallet]()
Users of these e-wallets can now pay over 120,000 merchants in South Korea.
6 days ago
AEON Credit H1 revenue soars 11.8%
![AEON Credit H1 revenue soars 11.8%]()
Profit after tax increased by $22.52m
6 days ago
Bank of China warns public of fraud website
![Bank of China warns public of fraud website]()
The fake website has been reported to the regulator and the Hong Kong police.
6 days ago
OCBC launches learners programme for the elderly
![OCBC launches learners programme for the elderly]()
The programme aims to teach senior citizens how to use digital banking and avoid scams.
Bank of China Hong Kong raises prime rate to 5.125% per annum
![Bank of China Hong Kong raises prime rate to 5.125% per annum]()
The bank also adjusted its HKD savings deposit rate to 0.125% pa.
Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum
![Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum]()
It is also raising its HK dollar prime rate to 5.375% pa.
Hang Seng Bank raises prime rate to 5.125%
![Hang Seng Bank raises prime rate to 5.125%]()
HK dollar savings deposit rates with balances of HK$5,000 and above is now 0.125% pa.
Islamic finance professionals more open to adopting crypto, digital assets: survey
![Islamic finance professionals more open to adopting crypto, digital assets: survey]()
Lack of need to pay for interest rates appeals to conservative Muslims.
Banks’ commercial real estate woes in China to persist for two more years: report
![Banks’ commercial real estate woes in China to persist for two more years: report]()
Property developers just posted their worst first-half earnings in over a decade.
Standard Chartered, Taulia ink MOU to offer supply chain finance solutions
![Standard Chartered, Taulia ink MOU to offer supply chain finance solutions]()
Both parties will offer supply chain finance and dynamic discounting solutions.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Investment banks’ trading income to shrink; Citi introduces new diversity goals
![Weekly Global News Wrap: Investment banks’ trading income to shrink; Citi introduces new diversity goals]()
And Morgan Stanley unit pays $35m for mishandling customer data.
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UNO Digital Bank sets its sights on being Filipinos' top virtual bank
CEO Manish Bhai said they want to be first for their Filipino customers’ financial needs.
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DBS Hong Kong shows off greener branch outfits
![DBS Hong Kong shows off greener branch outfits]()
The bank is making a statement about the future not through a new product, but with its uniforms.
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Salaries soar as Hong Kong banks engage in poaching war to hire & retain talent
![Salaries soar as Hong Kong banks engage in poaching war to hire & retain talent]()
HSBC saw its headcount fall to 20,500 in just two years as part of its restructuring.
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Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals
![Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals]()
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
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Data is the bane and boon of addressing sustainable investment gap
![Data is the bane and boon of addressing sustainable investment gap]()
Wielding this tool the right way is key to pushing and meeting ESG goals, says Experian’s Sisca Margaretta.
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How Singapore banks are closing the gender gap
![How Singapore banks are closing the gender gap]()
Most banks have already exceeded the 2021 regional average of 18.5% employed women per firm.
Small step for Green Link Digital Bank, large leap for Singapore MSMEs
![Small step for Green Link Digital Bank, large leap for Singapore MSMEs]()
Size does not matter for Singapore’s newest wholesale digital bank.
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APAC banking markets to tighten macroprudential policies in 2023: Fitch
![]()
Malaysia and Thailand will take steps to strengthen their mortgage sectors, said Fitch.
APAC banking markets to tighten macroprudential policies in 2023: Fitch
Malaysia and Thailand will take steps to strengthen their mortgage sectors, said Fitch.
Australian regulator removes CBA’s operational risk capital add-on
![Australian regulator removes CBA’s operational risk capital add-on]()
The add-on was initially set at $650m.
3 days ago
StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore
![StanChart unveils first-of-its-kind affluent deposit account in Singapore]()
The new product is only available to its Priority Banking segment.
3 days ago
BEA launches digitised mortgage application services
![BEA launches digitised mortgage application services]()
Customers who apply for a $380k or above mortgage can get a cash rebate of up to 1.9%.
3 days ago
Regulators are the key to manage APAC banks rising cyber risks: S&P Global
![Regulators are the key to manage APAC banks rising cyber risks: S&P Global]()
The analyst said data breaches could prove crippling for individual banks.
5 days ago
Alipay+ to enable cross-border payments to South Korea for four Asian e-wallet
![Alipay+ to enable cross-border payments to South Korea for four Asian e-wallet]()
Users of these e-wallets can now pay over 120,000 merchants in South Korea.
6 days ago
AEON Credit H1 revenue soars 11.8%
![AEON Credit H1 revenue soars 11.8%]()
Profit after tax increased by $22.52m
6 days ago
Bank of China warns public of fraud website
![Bank of China warns public of fraud website]()
The fake website has been reported to the regulator and the Hong Kong police.
6 days ago
OCBC launches learners programme for the elderly
![OCBC launches learners programme for the elderly]()
The programme aims to teach senior citizens how to use digital banking and avoid scams.
Bank of China Hong Kong raises prime rate to 5.125% per annum
![Bank of China Hong Kong raises prime rate to 5.125% per annum]()
The bank also adjusted its HKD savings deposit rate to 0.125% pa.
Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum
![Bank of East Asia raises savings rate to 0.125% per annum]()
It is also raising its HK dollar prime rate to 5.375% pa.
Hang Seng Bank raises prime rate to 5.125%
![Hang Seng Bank raises prime rate to 5.125%]()
HK dollar savings deposit rates with balances of HK$5,000 and above is now 0.125% pa.
Islamic finance professionals more open to adopting crypto, digital assets: survey
![Islamic finance professionals more open to adopting crypto, digital assets: survey]()
Lack of need to pay for interest rates appeals to conservative Muslims.
Banks’ commercial real estate woes in China to persist for two more years: report
![Banks’ commercial real estate woes in China to persist for two more years: report]()
Property developers just posted their worst first-half earnings in over a decade.
Standard Chartered, Taulia ink MOU to offer supply chain finance solutions
![Standard Chartered, Taulia ink MOU to offer supply chain finance solutions]()
Both parties will offer supply chain finance and dynamic discounting solutions.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Investment banks’ trading income to shrink; Citi introduces new diversity goals
![Weekly Global News Wrap: Investment banks’ trading income to shrink; Citi introduces new diversity goals]()
And Morgan Stanley unit pays $35m for mishandling customer data.
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Retail Banking
UNO Digital Bank sets its sights on being Filipinos' top virtual bank
CEO Manish Bhai said they want to be first for their Filipino customers’ financial needs.
Branch Banking
DBS Hong Kong shows off greener branch outfits
![DBS Hong Kong shows off greener branch outfits]()
The bank is making a statement about the future not through a new product, but with its uniforms.
Retail Banking
Salaries soar as Hong Kong banks engage in poaching war to hire & retain talent
![Salaries soar as Hong Kong banks engage in poaching war to hire & retain talent]()
HSBC saw its headcount fall to 20,500 in just two years as part of its restructuring.
Investment Banking
Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals
![Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals]()
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
Banking Technology
Data is the bane and boon of addressing sustainable investment gap
![Data is the bane and boon of addressing sustainable investment gap]()
Wielding this tool the right way is key to pushing and meeting ESG goals, says Experian’s Sisca Margaretta.
Retail Banking
How Singapore banks are closing the gender gap
![How Singapore banks are closing the gender gap]()
Most banks have already exceeded the 2021 regional average of 18.5% employed women per firm.
Small step for Green Link Digital Bank, large leap for Singapore MSMEs
![Small step for Green Link Digital Bank, large leap for Singapore MSMEs]()
Size does not matter for Singapore’s newest wholesale digital bank.
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Sacombank crowned top Bank of the Year award in Wholesale Banking Awards
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It was hailed as Vietnam Domestic Technology & Operations Bank of the Year by Asian Banking and Finance.
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