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Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
4 days ago
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
4 days ago
Sumitomo Mitsui Card offers 1.98% merchant fees to SMEs
SMEs in Osaka will also be able to avail of an android terminal for free.
4 days ago
South Korea warns against loan scams using voice phishing
Such scams are expected to rise with banks’ launching assistance programs.
4 days ago
Household loans by South Korean banks rise in April
A series of IPOs in April and May helped push up credit loan volumes.
5 days ago
Malaysia, South Korea renew their bilateral swap agreement
The swap arrangement can be further extended via mutual agreement.
5 days ago
Atome’s BNPL debuts on Taobao Singapore
Every Saturday, Atome shoppers can enjoy a $12 off for a $120 minimum spend.
5 days ago
Shell companies and crypto propel money laundering risks in APAC
Trade-based ML is also on the rise, warned Forrester in its new report.
5 days ago
Mizuho Financial Group publishes impact business policy
The policy defines the bank’s course of action on impact-driven businesses.
5 days ago
Insurers turn to private markets for higher returns
Amidst economic uncertainty, insurers seek diversification and higher returns through private market investments.
5 days ago
MAS appoints trade minister Gan Kim Yong as new chairman
He will be replacing DPM Lawrence Wong.
5 days ago
OCBC launches $676.95m fixed rate subordinated notes
The notes will have a coupon of 5.52% annually.
5 days ago
Indonesia, UAE team up to promote local currency use in bilateral transactions
UAE and Indonesia's non-oil trade grew to $3.1b between 2017 and 2023.
6 days ago
CIMB Group’s opex to ease whilst non-interest income poised for growth
Loans are poised for a 6% growth, UOB Kay Hian said in a report.
6 days ago
CTBC Bank PH unveils redesigned web interface and mobile banking app
The app features personalised widgets and customisable features.
6 days ago
SGX welcomes ETF tracking APAC financial institutions
It has S$47m in assets under management at launch.
6 days ago
Standard Chartered names three leaders to global transaction banking team
The three new hires are previously from J.P. Morgan, DBS, and Bank of America.
6 days ago
Daegu Bank bets long-term with digital amidst home market issues
The Korean bank has turned its eyes to Seoul to grow its retail banking activities.
6 days ago
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Generative AI’s role in the evolution of banking