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StanChart joins Visa’s B2B Connect to enhance cross-border payments

It aims to facilitate faster and more cost-effective business-to-business (B2B).

StanChart joins Visa’s B2B Connect to enhance cross-border payments

It aims to facilitate faster and more cost-effective business-to-business (B2B).

Hong Kong’s Mox Bank one of fastest growing digital banks worldwide

Mox has the 7th largest credit card book in the city and has 550,000 customers.

Thailand’s TMBThanachart Bank eyes higher dividend payouts in 2024: analyst

The bank’s net profits rose 24% in Q1 compared to a year ago.

SCB X reports 2.6% higher net profit of $305.43m in Q1

Net interest income rose by fees and other income dropped.

1 in 2 Hong Kong adults trying to break free from parents’ bad money habits

Adults have the tendency to mirror their parents’ money habits, both good and bad.

Standard Chartered launches open banking marketplace with over 100 APIs

Clients can discover, identify, and test APIs in a sandbox environment.

Citi names Amit Dhawan as head of CCB Singapore

Dhawan has been head of emerging corporates for Asia since 2017.

4 in 10 Hong Kongers use alternative payments for online purchases

Online payment modes and payment cards are most preferred by Hong Kong shoppers.

Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS

Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.

Maybank Singapore unveils online investment service for as low as S$200

From now until 30 June, the sales charge for the first $2,000 will be waived.

Hong Kong investment bankers risk losing jobs as banks cut costs: report

About 200 bankers in the city have reportedly lost their jobs in the past year.

BaaS providers revenues to more than double by 2028

The BaaS space has generated $36.4b in revenue as of 2024.

Japan’s SMBC joins JV to support drug discovery start-ups

The bank will own 33.2% of the JV company, which will be established mid-2024.

Tighter money supply strains Indonesian banks’ margins

Whilst margins may rise in the short-term, margins could fall deeper in the long-term.

BNPL provider Atome Financial doubles operating income in 2023

It’s BNPL services are now profitable, the company said in a press release.