Asian Banking & Finance

GX Bank, Zurich Malaysia ink 10-year bancassurance partnership
They will co-create micro digital insurance products for Malaysians.
BOCHK warns against remittance phishing email
The email reportedly intends to steal customers’ data.
Hong Kong extends green and sustainable finance grant scheme for 3 years
The grant scheme will also expand to cover transition bonds and loans.
Philippine loan officer fined for violating lending regulations
The officer was an employee of the now closed Ruran Bank of Buguias (Benguet).
StanChart’s Signature CIO Funds attracts over $1b
The funds have returned over 28% since launch, the bank said.
Citi, ABD ink deal to enhance supply chain financing for SMEs in Asia
It is expected to support over $100m of additional trade across APAC.
Alipay’s labor day outbound travel transactions up 77% in 2024
East Asia and Southeast Asia were the most preferred destinations.
Super apps tailor features for youth, small businesses
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Customization and security drive engagement and trust.
Fubon Bank HK warns against fraudulent website
The bank has already reported the matter to the Hong Kong police.
Australia’s Macquarie well-capitalised despite lower profits
Net profit fell by 32% for the fiscal year ended 31 March.
FNZ, abrdn launch digital wealth platform in Singapore
The firms’ platform have over $90b assets administered in the UK.
HK mortgage loans in negative equity surpasses 32,000 in March
The delinquency ratio also jumped to 0.06% from 0.03% previously.
Hong Kong banks’ loans and deposits ‘virtually unchanged’ in March 
But banks saw a decline in foreign currency and renminbi deposits.
HKMA denies links to firms claiming to assist in financial fraud cases
The central bank said that it has reported the case to the police.
Hang Seng Bank maintains HKD lending and savings rate
The lending rate is still 5.875% per annum.

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Cards & Payments How banks should rethink pricing
It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.
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The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
Banking Technology Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
Investment Banking Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
Retail Banking Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
Banking Technology Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.
What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?
Until December 2023, the bank's application programming interface attracted 4,000 customers and generated transactions worth IDR 828 trillion in the past year.

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GX Bank, Zurich Malaysia ink 10-year bancassurance partnership
They will co-create micro digital insurance products for Malaysians.
BOCHK warns against remittance phishing email
The email reportedly intends to steal customers’ data.
Hong Kong extends green and sustainable finance grant scheme for 3 years
The grant scheme will also expand to cover transition bonds and loans.
Philippine loan officer fined for violating lending regulations
The officer was an employee of the now closed Ruran Bank of Buguias (Benguet).
StanChart’s Signature CIO Funds attracts over $1b
The funds have returned over 28% since launch, the bank said.
Citi, ABD ink deal to enhance supply chain financing for SMEs in Asia
It is expected to support over $100m of additional trade across APAC.
Alipay’s labor day outbound travel transactions up 77% in 2024
East Asia and Southeast Asia were the most preferred destinations.
Super apps tailor features for youth, small businesses
^ "https://vimeo.com/942172461"
Customization and security drive engagement and trust.
Fubon Bank HK warns against fraudulent website
The bank has already reported the matter to the Hong Kong police.
Australia’s Macquarie well-capitalised despite lower profits
Net profit fell by 32% for the fiscal year ended 31 March.
FNZ, abrdn launch digital wealth platform in Singapore
The firms’ platform have over $90b assets administered in the UK.
HK mortgage loans in negative equity surpasses 32,000 in March
The delinquency ratio also jumped to 0.06% from 0.03% previously.
Hong Kong banks’ loans and deposits ‘virtually unchanged’ in March 
But banks saw a decline in foreign currency and renminbi deposits.
HKMA denies links to firms claiming to assist in financial fraud cases
The central bank said that it has reported the case to the police.
Hang Seng Bank maintains HKD lending and savings rate
The lending rate is still 5.875% per annum.

Exclusives

Cards & Payments How banks should rethink pricing
It’s not just about how much customers pay but also what benefits they get.
Cards & Payments Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
Banking Technology Why tokenization and funding are two key issues for financial disruptors in 2024
HSBC's Vincent Lau a lineup of 250 speakers to discuss these at Money 20/20 Asia.
Investment Banking Techcombank’s Prasenji Chakravarti lays bare their ESG strategy
The bank is transforming its IT infrastructure to better process green data.
Retail Banking Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
Banking Technology Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.
What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?
Until December 2023, the bank's application programming interface attracted 4,000 customers and generated transactions worth IDR 828 trillion in the past year.

Join the Asian Banking & Finance community