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Mizuho teams up with asset managers to expand investment products
Mizuho teams up with asset managers to expand investment products
They will develop and distribute new products as well as personal exchanges.
CIMB, SC Malaysia, and Bursa Malaysia roll out pilot to broaden Shariah investing
More than half of CIMB’s Malaysian financing book is now Shariah-compliant, it said.
Ping An Digital Bank unveils new branding reflecting deeper ties to insurer parent
It says it is the first Hong Kong digital bank to offer a full spectrum of insurance services.
APAC finance app installs decline 17% as firms pivot to customer retention
Remarketing investment nearly tripled in Southeast Asia.
HDFC Bank hires law firm to review ex-chairman’s resignation
Atanu Chakraborty cited “certain happenings and practices” in the bank as the reason for his resignation.
Hatton National Bank enables debit cards on Google Wallet
Customers can now tap-to-pay using their phone or with smart watches.
Techcombank secures $231.32m EIB deal to expand sustainable lending
The EIB Advisory will help strengthen the bank’s climate risk management framework, amongst others.
Westpac becomes banking partner of the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT
The partnership covers workplace banking benefits for RFDS’ employees.
Fingular unveils Shariah-first consumer lending brand in Malaysia
It will provide digital financing solutions structured using Tawarruq.
Fiuu processed $13b in total payment value in 2025
It was the first payment acquirer in Malaysia to enable Samsung Pay Online.
FOMO Pay launches AI soundbox and targets AI-powered merchant portal
FOMO Pay is developing an AI layer that will give actionable insights on transaction patterns.
MariBank rolls out S$1 equity fund at invite-only phase
Full public access via the MariBank app starts in April 2026, according to a press release.
HDFC Bank’s part-time chairman quits citing 'certain bank practices'
The central bank and HDFC said there are no material concerns or matters in separate statements.
Krungsri teams up with Invesco to enhance advisory and wealth services
Krungsri aims to build "a multi-asset discretionary portfolio management platform."
BSP assures continued cash operations and public services on Fridays
Government officials have suggested a four-day work week to conserve energy.
Citi sets up an Infrastructure Financing & Capital Solutions Group
The new group is under the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) function of Citi.
AI integration and job security take centre stage in finance recruitment: Hays
Job seekers also expect a 10% pay rise when switching roles.
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