Asian Banking & Finance

OxPay and NomuPay ink partnership for market expansion
OxPay will be able to enter new markets where NomuPay already services.
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.
JCB reduces GHG emissions by 54.4% in 2022
It also shared the initiatives which took place last year.
Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul
This is in line with the bank’s commitment to boost cyber protection.
Artificial intelligence at the epicenter of Singapore FinTech Festival 2023
The event is scheduled for 15 to 17 November.
MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders
This follows after the six individuals were convicted of tax evasion.
APAC real-time payments to grow 14% through 2027
Over 49 billion RTP transactions were made in APAC throughout 2022.
MAS grants Wallex new services in addition to MPI license
The new services come on top of its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license.
CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1
Its net income showed a 15.3% climb year-on-year.
Hong Kong mortgage loans down 21.2% in April
The number of mortgage applications also dropped by 27.6% to 8,368 applications.
Hang Seng, Mastercard to launch the MMPOWER touch card
Cardholders can earn up to 5% +FUN Dollars whilst spending online and offline.
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.
Winnie Chen named BNY Mellon's Singapore chief executive
This is in addition to her role as APAC Head of Treasury Services.
StanChart, SFA unveil paper exploring DLT-use in supply chain payments
The publication explores stakeholder collaboration for improved payment transparency in supply chains.

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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.
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
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?
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
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
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?
The new measures expand on classifying asset risks of banks.

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OxPay and NomuPay ink partnership for market expansion
OxPay will be able to enter new markets where NomuPay already services.
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.
JCB reduces GHG emissions by 54.4% in 2022
It also shared the initiatives which took place last year.
Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul
This is in line with the bank’s commitment to boost cyber protection.
Artificial intelligence at the epicenter of Singapore FinTech Festival 2023
The event is scheduled for 15 to 17 November.
MAS slams 6 ex-Great Eastern financial advisers with prohibition orders
This follows after the six individuals were convicted of tax evasion.
APAC real-time payments to grow 14% through 2027
Over 49 billion RTP transactions were made in APAC throughout 2022.
MAS grants Wallex new services in addition to MPI license
The new services come on top of its Major Payment Institution (MPI) license.
CIMB Group's net income up 15.3% in Q1
Its net income showed a 15.3% climb year-on-year.
Hong Kong mortgage loans down 21.2% in April
The number of mortgage applications also dropped by 27.6% to 8,368 applications.
Hang Seng, Mastercard to launch the MMPOWER touch card
Cardholders can earn up to 5% +FUN Dollars whilst spending online and offline.
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.
Winnie Chen named BNY Mellon's Singapore chief executive
This is in addition to her role as APAC Head of Treasury Services.
StanChart, SFA unveil paper exploring DLT-use in supply chain payments
The publication explores stakeholder collaboration for improved payment transparency in supply chains.

Exclusives

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.
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
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?
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
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
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?
The new measures expand on classifying asset risks of banks.

Join the Asian Banking & Finance community