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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