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Banks lagging behind net zero energy goals
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Only 7% of energy-related financing extended by banks between 2016 to 2022 went to green energy projects.
1 day ago
Banks lagging behind net zero energy goals
Only 7% of energy-related financing extended by banks between 2016 to 2022 went to green energy projects.
1 day ago
HSBC GPB appoints Henry Lam as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory
![HSBC GPB appoints Henry Lam as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory]()
Lam joins from Credit Suisse.
1 hour ago
Walter Liu appointed as new American Express’ head of Asia Region
![Walter Liu appointed as new American Express’ head of Asia Region]()
He will manage American Express teams across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand.
1 hour ago
Hang Seng Bank prime lending rate unchanged at 5.625%
![Hang Seng Bank prime lending rate unchanged at 5.625%]()
The HKD bonus interest rate was also unchanged.
1 hour ago
Bank of China HK’s prime, savings deposit rate unchanged
![Bank of China HK’s prime, savings deposit rate unchanged]()
Those with a daily account balance of HK$1m or above will get a bonus 0.001% bonus rate.
5 hours ago
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong earned S$14.23m in 2023
![UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong earned S$14.23m in 2023]()
His base salary remained the same.
5 hours ago
US, Europe banking fiascos have little effect on Australian banks: analyst
![US, Europe banking fiascos have little effect on Australian banks: analyst]()
They have different business models from banks in US and Europe.
7 hours ago
Singapore reaffirms creditor hierarchy following Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout
![Singapore reaffirms creditor hierarchy following Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout]()
Equity holders will absorb losses before AT1 and Tier 2 bondholders, MAS said.
1 day ago
Credit Suisse’s AT1 debt write down to raise market prices for new issuances
![Credit Suisse’s AT1 debt write down to raise market prices for new issuances]()
This could hamper issuance of new AT1 in the future.
1 day ago
Write-off of CS AT1 securities no risk to SG banks: analyst
![Write-off of CS AT1 securities no risk to SG banks: analyst]()
The strong corporate governance and risk management add bank confidence.
1 day ago
Standard Chartered’s Straight2Bank launches working capital, loan services
![Standard Chartered’s Straight2Bank launches working capital, loan services]()
Clients can initiate and approve new loan drawdowns and rollover requests.
2 days ago
India’s banks can withstand fallout from US bank failures, Credit Suisse sale
![India’s banks can withstand fallout from US bank failures, Credit Suisse sale]()
The companies have manageable exposure to these banks.
2 days ago
OCBC opens Wuhan branch
![OCBC opens Wuhan branch]()
OCBC Wing Hang Bank (China) now has 19 branches across 14 cities.
2 days ago
Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank launches business banking services for SMEs
![Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank launches business banking services for SMEs]()
Until 31 December, new customers may be exempt from account opening fees.
3 days ago
KBank sees 2 million new users in K PLUS app
![KBank sees 2 million new users in K PLUS app]()
The app recorded $292b (THB10t) in total transactions throughout 2022.
3 days ago
UNO Digital Bank offers account opening services to GCash users
![UNO Digital Bank offers account opening services to GCash users]()
GCash users can open a savings or time deposit account with no minimum balance needed.
3 days ago
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Banks lagging behind net zero energy goals
Only 7% of energy-related financing extended by banks between 2016 to 2022 went to green energy projects.
1 day ago
Cards & Payments
UOB’s Jacquelyn Tan on triumphing over expectations, biases to succeed in the banking industry
![UOB’s Jacquelyn Tan on triumphing over expectations, biases to succeed in the banking industry]()
Tan shares how she leads 7,000 people across the region and her thoughts on women in banking.
DBS’ Lareina Wang on why role models matter to women in banking
![DBS’ Lareina Wang on why role models matter to women in banking]()
Only 20% of bankers in C-Suite and senior leadership roles in Hong Kong are women.
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Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre
![Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre]()
The 10,000-square-foot space is staffed by senior bankers and specialists.
Banking Technology
AI adoption in banking not a race but a question of trust: HSBC exec
![AI adoption in banking not a race but a question of trust: HSBC exec]()
AI achievers enjoyed 50% greater revenue growth on average, according to Accenture.
Financial Technology
What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle
![What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle]()
Asian Banking & Finance spoke with industry experts and crypto leaders to learn how the exchange's bankruptcy affected the industry.
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Intent vs ability: Why lending models must be revised to foster financial inclusion
![Intent vs ability: Why lending models must be revised to foster financial inclusion]()
Current mechanisms leave out SMEs and MSMEs from accessing much-needed credit.
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Banks lagging behind net zero energy goals
![]()
Only 7% of energy-related financing extended by banks between 2016 to 2022 went to green energy projects.
1 day ago
Banks lagging behind net zero energy goals
Only 7% of energy-related financing extended by banks between 2016 to 2022 went to green energy projects.
1 day ago
HSBC GPB appoints Henry Lam as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory
![HSBC GPB appoints Henry Lam as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory]()
Lam joins from Credit Suisse.
1 hour ago
Walter Liu appointed as new American Express’ head of Asia Region
![Walter Liu appointed as new American Express’ head of Asia Region]()
He will manage American Express teams across Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and Thailand.
1 hour ago
Hang Seng Bank prime lending rate unchanged at 5.625%
![Hang Seng Bank prime lending rate unchanged at 5.625%]()
The HKD bonus interest rate was also unchanged.
1 hour ago
Bank of China HK’s prime, savings deposit rate unchanged
![Bank of China HK’s prime, savings deposit rate unchanged]()
Those with a daily account balance of HK$1m or above will get a bonus 0.001% bonus rate.
5 hours ago
UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong earned S$14.23m in 2023
![UOB CEO Wee Ee Cheong earned S$14.23m in 2023]()
His base salary remained the same.
5 hours ago
US, Europe banking fiascos have little effect on Australian banks: analyst
![US, Europe banking fiascos have little effect on Australian banks: analyst]()
They have different business models from banks in US and Europe.
7 hours ago
Singapore reaffirms creditor hierarchy following Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout
![Singapore reaffirms creditor hierarchy following Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout]()
Equity holders will absorb losses before AT1 and Tier 2 bondholders, MAS said.
1 day ago
Credit Suisse’s AT1 debt write down to raise market prices for new issuances
![Credit Suisse’s AT1 debt write down to raise market prices for new issuances]()
This could hamper issuance of new AT1 in the future.
1 day ago
Write-off of CS AT1 securities no risk to SG banks: analyst
![Write-off of CS AT1 securities no risk to SG banks: analyst]()
The strong corporate governance and risk management add bank confidence.
1 day ago
Standard Chartered’s Straight2Bank launches working capital, loan services
![Standard Chartered’s Straight2Bank launches working capital, loan services]()
Clients can initiate and approve new loan drawdowns and rollover requests.
2 days ago
India’s banks can withstand fallout from US bank failures, Credit Suisse sale
![India’s banks can withstand fallout from US bank failures, Credit Suisse sale]()
The companies have manageable exposure to these banks.
2 days ago
OCBC opens Wuhan branch
![OCBC opens Wuhan branch]()
OCBC Wing Hang Bank (China) now has 19 branches across 14 cities.
2 days ago
Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank launches business banking services for SMEs
![Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank launches business banking services for SMEs]()
Until 31 December, new customers may be exempt from account opening fees.
3 days ago
KBank sees 2 million new users in K PLUS app
![KBank sees 2 million new users in K PLUS app]()
The app recorded $292b (THB10t) in total transactions throughout 2022.
3 days ago
UNO Digital Bank offers account opening services to GCash users
![UNO Digital Bank offers account opening services to GCash users]()
GCash users can open a savings or time deposit account with no minimum balance needed.
3 days ago
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Lending & Credit
Banks lagging behind net zero energy goals
Only 7% of energy-related financing extended by banks between 2016 to 2022 went to green energy projects.
1 day ago
Cards & Payments
UOB’s Jacquelyn Tan on triumphing over expectations, biases to succeed in the banking industry
![UOB’s Jacquelyn Tan on triumphing over expectations, biases to succeed in the banking industry]()
Tan shares how she leads 7,000 people across the region and her thoughts on women in banking.
DBS’ Lareina Wang on why role models matter to women in banking
![DBS’ Lareina Wang on why role models matter to women in banking]()
Only 20% of bankers in C-Suite and senior leadership roles in Hong Kong are women.
Branch Banking
Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre
![Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre]()
The 10,000-square-foot space is staffed by senior bankers and specialists.
Banking Technology
AI adoption in banking not a race but a question of trust: HSBC exec
![AI adoption in banking not a race but a question of trust: HSBC exec]()
AI achievers enjoyed 50% greater revenue growth on average, according to Accenture.
Financial Technology
What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle
![What’s in store for crypto’s future after the FTX debacle]()
Asian Banking & Finance spoke with industry experts and crypto leaders to learn how the exchange's bankruptcy affected the industry.
Financial Technology
Intent vs ability: Why lending models must be revised to foster financial inclusion
![Intent vs ability: Why lending models must be revised to foster financial inclusion]()
Current mechanisms leave out SMEs and MSMEs from accessing much-needed credit.
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2023 Asian Banking & Finance Forum to kick off in Bangkok in April
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The forum will also be held in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.
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2023 Asian Banking & Finance Forum to kick off in Bangkok in April
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The forum will also be held in Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and Manila.
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