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Exceptional fintech leaders, innovations honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025
The awards programme lauded the region’s finest in financial technology.
2 days ago
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor
Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC HK.
2 hours ago
OCBC Bank Hong Kong sets up team to support entrepreneurs
OCBC Bank Hong Kong sets up team to support entrepreneurs
OCBC Group is aiming to disburse S$5b in loans to entrepreneurs by 2028
2 hours ago
DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
3 hours ago
DCS expands into Web3 payments with new platform
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DCS expands into Web3 payments with new platform
Move from card issuer to full-stack enabler marks shift toward embedded finance.
6 hours ago
Australia court upholds five claims against Mayfair 101 head
Australia court upholds five claims against Mayfair 101 head
Mayfair 101 made multiple false and misleading representations in marketing some of its products.
6 hours ago
Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties
Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties
They only expect a 7.9% net income growth, lower than the 25.3% previously.
6 hours ago
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
The coverage ratio rose during the month.
7 hours ago
Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
The balance of revolving credit and undue balance of installment both fell.
7 hours ago
SMBC invests in space transport and satellite integration startup
SMBC invests in space transport and satellite integration startup
The megabank seeks to help grow Japan’s space industry.
7 hours ago
BOC International’s investment risk is limited, profitability stable: report
BOC International’s investment risk is limited, profitability stable: report
Its brokerage income has remained stable in the pats 4 years.
1 day ago
Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Sellers can receive Amazon payouts directly into Aspire’s local currency accounts.
1 day ago
Natixis CIB expands APAC investment banking team with two hires
Natixis CIB expands APAC investment banking team with two hires
Thaddeus Tien and Omkar Joshi will both be based in Singapore.
1 day ago
Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Koreans using the Paybooc app can now make QR payments in the country.
1 day ago
Banks to participate in Australia’s tokenised asset settlement research
Banks to participate in Australia’s tokenised asset settlement research
There will be 24 use cases explored in the project.
1 day ago
Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
It promotes diversification and focuses on minimising loss in the worst-case scenarios.
1 day ago
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DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
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OCBC clinches multiple wins at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Asia Awards 2025
The financial institution bagged the ASEAN SME Bank of the Year, SME Bank of the Year - Hong Kong, and SME Bank of the Year - Indonesia.
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