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Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals ![]()
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
5 days ago
Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
5 days ago
Japan bank lending up 1.8% to record $4.36t in July: report ![Japan bank lending up 1.8% to record $4.36t in July: report]()
Companies are borrowing money due to the rising costs of raw materials, an official said.
28 minutes ago
Buy Now, Pay Later firms' credit losses on the rise ![Buy Now, Pay Later firms' credit losses on the rise]()
The largest BNPL providers have doubled their delinquency rates over the past few quarters.
1 hour ago
India’s Yes Bank improves credit profile following $1.1b equity capital raise ![India’s Yes Bank improves credit profile following $1.1b equity capital raise]()
The billion dollar capital raising will strengthen resilience against asset quality risks.
2 days ago
DBS denies interest in India’s IDBI Bank: report ![DBS denies interest in India’s IDBI Bank: report]()
This follows after reports said that DBS is mulling purchase of a stake in the bank.
2 days ago
APAC banks credit losses surge to $865m for through 2023: S&P ![APAC banks credit losses surge to $865m for through 2023: S&P]()
Credit losses will surpass $400b for 2022 and 2023, respectively.
3 days ago
Hong Leong Finance sees profits rise to S$45.1m in H1 ![Hong Leong Finance sees profits rise to S$45.1m in H1]()
It has also announced an interim dividend of S$0.0375 in its latest bourse filing.
3 days ago
HSBC appoints Shayan Hazir as Chief Digital Officer for ASEAN ![HSBC appoints Shayan Hazir as Chief Digital Officer for ASEAN]()
The former GLMC head has over 18 years of bank leadership experience under HSBC.
3 days ago
ESG-linked sukuk issuance treads an upward path ![ESG-linked sukuk issuance treads an upward path]()
Over $4.3b of ESG-linked sukuk was issued globally in Q2 2022.
3 days ago
Citi unveils Sustainable Time Deposit solution in APAC ![Citi unveils Sustainable Time Deposit solution in APAC]()
It will fund environmental and social projects such as water and sanitation infrastructure.
4 days ago
DBS net profit down 3% in H1, but Q2 profits second-highest in history ![DBS net profit down 3% in H1, but Q2 profits second-highest in history]()
The bank is expected to benefit from rising interest rates, says CEO Piyush Gupta.
4 days ago
Higher rates to raise Asian bank’s net interest margins, but risks may intensify ![Higher rates to raise Asian bank’s net interest margins, but risks may intensify]()
Asset quality will not significantly deteriorate, but banks face risks if US rate hikes are larger than expected.
4 days ago
OCBC net profit rose 7% to S$2.83b in H1 ![OCBC net profit rose 7% to S$2.83b in H1]()
This was buoyed by higher net interest, although non-interest income fell during the period.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: Depositors hit by China’s banking fiasco to be repaid; HSBC pays £1500 to staff to help with living costs ![Weekly Global News Wrap: Depositors hit by China’s banking fiasco to be repaid; HSBC pays £1500 to staff to help with living costs]()
And India’s Yes Bank is selling up to a 10% stake for $1.1b.
5 days ago
Boom or bust? Buy now pay later flourishes but with default risks rising ![Boom or bust? Buy now pay later flourishes but with default risks rising]()
Rising rates and tightening policies hurt borrowers’ repayment capacities and push up operating costs.
5 days ago
HSBC to meet Hong Kong retail investors after spurning break up call ![HSBC to meet Hong Kong retail investors after spurning break up call]()
This comes a day after HSBC promised higher dividends.
6 days ago
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Investment Banking Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
5 days ago
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.
Cards & Payments SMEs embrace flexible payments as consumers seek digital options ![SMEs embrace flexible payments as consumers seek digital options]()
This is accompanied by the rise of biometrics to safeguard accounts.
Banking Technology Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home ![Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home]()
After successful launches in Thailand and Taiwan, LINE is going steady in Indonesia.
Cards & Payments Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles ![Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles]()
BNPL may not be the plastic killer everyone touts it to be, but it's attracting underserved customers.
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Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals ![]()
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
5 days ago
Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
5 days ago
Japan bank lending up 1.8% to record $4.36t in July: report ![Japan bank lending up 1.8% to record $4.36t in July: report]()
Companies are borrowing money due to the rising costs of raw materials, an official said.
28 minutes ago
Buy Now, Pay Later firms' credit losses on the rise ![Buy Now, Pay Later firms' credit losses on the rise]()
The largest BNPL providers have doubled their delinquency rates over the past few quarters.
1 hour ago
India’s Yes Bank improves credit profile following $1.1b equity capital raise ![India’s Yes Bank improves credit profile following $1.1b equity capital raise]()
The billion dollar capital raising will strengthen resilience against asset quality risks.
2 days ago
DBS denies interest in India’s IDBI Bank: report ![DBS denies interest in India’s IDBI Bank: report]()
This follows after reports said that DBS is mulling purchase of a stake in the bank.
2 days ago
APAC banks credit losses surge to $865m for through 2023: S&P ![APAC banks credit losses surge to $865m for through 2023: S&P]()
Credit losses will surpass $400b for 2022 and 2023, respectively.
3 days ago
Hong Leong Finance sees profits rise to S$45.1m in H1 ![Hong Leong Finance sees profits rise to S$45.1m in H1]()
It has also announced an interim dividend of S$0.0375 in its latest bourse filing.
3 days ago
HSBC appoints Shayan Hazir as Chief Digital Officer for ASEAN ![HSBC appoints Shayan Hazir as Chief Digital Officer for ASEAN]()
The former GLMC head has over 18 years of bank leadership experience under HSBC.
3 days ago
ESG-linked sukuk issuance treads an upward path ![ESG-linked sukuk issuance treads an upward path]()
Over $4.3b of ESG-linked sukuk was issued globally in Q2 2022.
3 days ago
Citi unveils Sustainable Time Deposit solution in APAC ![Citi unveils Sustainable Time Deposit solution in APAC]()
It will fund environmental and social projects such as water and sanitation infrastructure.
4 days ago
DBS net profit down 3% in H1, but Q2 profits second-highest in history ![DBS net profit down 3% in H1, but Q2 profits second-highest in history]()
The bank is expected to benefit from rising interest rates, says CEO Piyush Gupta.
4 days ago
Higher rates to raise Asian bank’s net interest margins, but risks may intensify ![Higher rates to raise Asian bank’s net interest margins, but risks may intensify]()
Asset quality will not significantly deteriorate, but banks face risks if US rate hikes are larger than expected.
4 days ago
OCBC net profit rose 7% to S$2.83b in H1 ![OCBC net profit rose 7% to S$2.83b in H1]()
This was buoyed by higher net interest, although non-interest income fell during the period.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: Depositors hit by China’s banking fiasco to be repaid; HSBC pays £1500 to staff to help with living costs ![Weekly Global News Wrap: Depositors hit by China’s banking fiasco to be repaid; HSBC pays £1500 to staff to help with living costs]()
And India’s Yes Bank is selling up to a 10% stake for $1.1b.
5 days ago
Boom or bust? Buy now pay later flourishes but with default risks rising ![Boom or bust? Buy now pay later flourishes but with default risks rising]()
Rising rates and tightening policies hurt borrowers’ repayment capacities and push up operating costs.
5 days ago
HSBC to meet Hong Kong retail investors after spurning break up call ![HSBC to meet Hong Kong retail investors after spurning break up call]()
This comes a day after HSBC promised higher dividends.
6 days ago
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Investment Banking Thailand plays catch up with global green finance goals
Banks are calling for legislators to impose carbon tax and a common taxonomy of goals.
5 days ago
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.
Cards & Payments SMEs embrace flexible payments as consumers seek digital options ![SMEs embrace flexible payments as consumers seek digital options]()
This is accompanied by the rise of biometrics to safeguard accounts.
Banking Technology Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home ![Why LINE Bank chose Indonesia as its third home]()
After successful launches in Thailand and Taiwan, LINE is going steady in Indonesia.
Cards & Payments Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles ![Alternative payments dominate Asia as credit card use dwindles]()
BNPL may not be the plastic killer everyone touts it to be, but it's attracting underserved customers.
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Exemplary financial institutions, initiatives commended at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale and Retail Banking Awards 2022 ![Exemplary financial institutions, initiatives commended at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale and Retail Banking Awards 2022]()
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This year’s awards programme recognised over 150 exceptional banks and financial companies.
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