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BSP raises salary loan repayment cap to seven years
BSP raises salary loan repayment cap to seven years
The seven years is the maximum tenor and not a fixed loan term.
11 hours ago
CommBank names new group CIO and group CTO
CommBank names new group CIO and group CTO
Victoria Ledda and Rodrigo Castillo will take over their new roles on 1 July.
14 hours ago
BDO tops Philippine brands for third straight year at $3.5b
BDO tops Philippine brands for third straight year at $3.5b
BPI’s brand value grew 37%, whilst AUB is the country’s fastest growing brand.
14 hours ago
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
Buyers can access insurance and Takaful protection through bancassurance financing.
15 hours ago
Trust Bank users rack up S$142m in FX fee savings
Trust Bank users rack up S$142m in FX fee savings
The bank’s customers have made 60 million overseas transactions to date.
15 hours ago
HSBC and BOCHK back Hong Kong’s wholesale CBDC pilot
HSBC and BOCHK back Hong Kong’s wholesale CBDC pilot
Both banks will participate in the pilot project.
15 hours ago
Hong Kong credit card transactions dip in Q1 even as card count surges
Hong Kong credit card transactions dip in Q1 even as card count surges
Card spending softened from Q4 but remains 13.6% higher than a year ago.
16 hours ago
HSBC launches invoice-backed digital trade loans
HSBC launches invoice-backed digital trade loans
Customers can receive funds in minutes once all info has been submitted and approved.
1 day ago
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
Large companies can request to onboard their SME suppliers.
1 day ago
CommBank commits $98.56m to branch network
CommBank commits $98.56m to branch network
The bank aims to reduce wait times and expand access to specialist support.
1 day ago
SeABank raises charter capital to $1.3b with central bank approval
SeABank raises charter capital to $1.3b with central bank approval
The increase came from accumulated undistributed after-tax profits.
1 day ago
GCash operator Mynt gets approval to file for IPO
GCash operator Mynt gets approval to file for IPO
It will be equivalent to 12% of Mynt’s outstanding common shares post-IPO.
1 day ago
Chubb Philippines embeds cover in UnionDigital Bank app
Chubb Philippines embeds cover in UnionDigital Bank app
Eligible loan borrowers receive protection for 3 months at no added cost.
1 day ago
Blue Cross widens perks as Samsung Wallet joins push
Blue Cross widens perks as Samsung Wallet joins push
Designated travel plans can include a HK$20 ePremium Coupon.
1 day ago
Korean household loan growth triples on Seoul mortgage demand
Korean household loan growth triples on Seoul mortgage demand
There was an increase in housing transactions in Seoul.
2 days ago
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How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?
Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
How can Singapore’s big banks offset weaker lending margins?
Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.
How will China’s bank restructuring law reshape the industry?
Stronger lenders may acquire stakes in weaker financial institutions.
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Cards & Payments
Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
1 day ago
Wholesale Banking
BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
Cash Management
Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
Investment Banking
IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
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Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
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Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
Economy
How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?
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China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
Lending & Credit
Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
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Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
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