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SC Ventures expands into Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem

New office targets regional tech innovation and fintech growth.

SC Ventures expands into Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem

New office targets regional tech innovation and fintech growth.

Thailand’s TISCO maintains strict credit policy as car loans fall

It will maintain its high dividend payout but won’t heed calls to raise it, analysts said.

Malaysian banks’ asset quality strong but profits to stay flat in 2024

A sustained currency depreciation may affect import-reliant sectors, an analyst warned.

Taiwan’s domestic banks extended $300.7b in SME loans

This accounts for 65% of all loans extended to all enterprises.

PH central bank revokes license of local money changer

Money changer NIKKO reportedly committed “serious violations” of money laundering laws.

Union Bank’s profit outlook dims on higher costs and riskier loans

It has less buffers for loan losses than lower-rated banking peers, Moody’s Ratings warned.

Hang Seng Bank warns against phishing email

The emails lead to a fraudulent website that may request their bank or card information.

New Sydney investment offers 65% loan-to-value ratio

Conservative lending reflects cautious market sentiment in Sydney's industrial sector.

StanChart taps Cushman & Wakefield for upgraded property services

C&W will help drive the bank's sustainability agenda across its real estate portfolio.

Maybank offers financial package for registered charities

They offered the first recyclable grant in Singapore.

Korean banks to ease lending standards for companies and mortgages

But banks are expected to tighten lending standards for household loans.

Malaysia warns against four unauthorised companies

They have similar names to companies authorised by BNM but are not related to them.

Alliance Bank lowers fixed deposit rates

The counter rate for 1-month fixed deposits is now just 2.65% from 2.75%.

Hong Kong launches new credit reference operating model

Credit Data Smart will guide the collection of credit as future reference to loan providers.

HK-based fintech KPay expands operations to Singapore

The firm plans to triple its merchant base in Singapore to over 10,000.