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IDFC First Bank poised to outpace Indian banks on NIM and loan growth
IDFC First Bank poised to outpace Indian banks on NIM and loan growth
The bank has the highest NIM of all India-based banks rated by S&P.
1 day ago
OCBC loan growth to moderate in H2 as deal loans fade: RHB
OCBC loan growth to moderate in H2 as deal loans fade: RHB
Loan growth and NII estimates have been improved compared to earlier assumptions.
1 day ago
ShopeePay now accepted on Google Play Singapore
ShopeePay now accepted on Google Play Singapore
It includes SPayLater and credit and debit cards linked to ShopeePay.
1 day ago
DBS names Ng SIer Han as next CEO of DBS Hong Kong
DBS names Ng SIer Han as next CEO of DBS Hong Kong
Lim Chu Chong will take over as DBS Taiwan's CEO, and Adrian Chai will become president director of DBS Indonesia.
1 day ago
Visa brings contactless payments to Hong Kong’s doorstep deliveries
Visa brings contactless payments to Hong Kong’s doorstep deliveries
Customers can pay with Visa when sending or receiving parcels via couriers.
2 days ago
ANZ cash profit 1% to $1.34b as NZ provision bites
ANZ cash profit 1% to $1.34b as NZ provision bites
ANZ said it is disputing a NZ$125m class action ruling.
2 days ago
CBA posts $7.62b full-year profit but logs higher loan impairments
CBA posts $7.62b full-year profit but logs higher loan impairments
Operating expenses rose 6% in FY2026.
2 days ago
DBS' wealth bet pays off with 42% fee surge in Q2
DBS' wealth bet pays off with 42% fee surge in Q2
The bank is unlikely to be affected by mainland China's recent tax changes.
3 days ago
Westpac hits $1.27b net profit in Q3 on more lending activity
Westpac hits $1.27b net profit in Q3 on more lending activity
NIM benefited from a high-interest rate environment, offsetting competitive pressures.
3 days ago
Westpac partners with Amp Labs to transform tech and digital experiences
Westpac partners with Amp Labs to transform tech and digital experiences
US-based Amp builds agents for software engineering.
4 days ago
ShopBack and Visa expand tie-up to 20,000 Singapore physical stores
ShopBack and Visa expand tie-up to 20,000 Singapore physical stores
ShopBack said that it has rewarded over S$1b in cashback globally.
4 days ago
OCBC offers platinum and palladium to retail investors
OCBC offers platinum and palladium to retail investors
Platinum is priced at S$23 per 0.01 ounces and palladium at S$18 as of 7 August.
4 days ago
China names Deutsche Bank as RMB clearing bank for Europe
China names Deutsche Bank as RMB clearing bank for Europe
The bank is the first foreign bank in Europe to receive the designation, it said.
4 days ago
Ant International’s Muslim Pro deal spreads pilgrimage costs over 24 months
Ant International’s Muslim Pro deal spreads pilgrimage costs over 24 months
Families can pay for flights hotels meals and transport in instalments.
5 days ago
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OCBC Hong Kong builds executive coaching pool for staff
The bank targets 100 certified coaches across the group by end-2027.
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CIMB simplifies first-car financing
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The programme includes road tax, total vehicle loss protection, and Takaful.
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PvX pushes revenue-based lending for consumer apps
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AI-driven competition is expected to increase demand for marketing capital.
OCBC widens digital wealth access
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Mobile banking is bringing investment services to more Indonesians.
Cards & Payments
Western Union rewrites remittance playbook
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Dash acquisition supports lending, payments, and other consumer services.
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Singapore banks test way to free up lending capacity
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Most Southeast Asian lenders have little need to follow, says S&P Global.
Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
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The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
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