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Dah Sing Bank launches multi-currency debit card for SMEs
Dah Sing Bank launches multi-currency debit card for SMEs
It enables overseas payments across 11 currencies with no foreign currency transaction fees.
28 minutes ago
Fintech Fingular secures $10m credit line for Malaysia expansion
Fintech Fingular secures $10m credit line for Malaysia expansion
The funding will also be used to strengthen operational capacity.
31 minutes ago
Security Bank names new wealth segment head
Security Bank names new wealth segment head
The Philippine bank also announced the retirement of EVP Gina Go.
35 minutes ago
RCBC names AREIT CEO as independent director
RCBC names AREIT CEO as independent director
Independent director Erika Fille Legara has been named to the advisory board.
37 minutes ago
OCBC opens client stocks to institutional borrowers via Citi platform
OCBC opens client stocks to institutional borrowers via Citi platform
The securities lending market generated $1.2b of revenue in December 2025 alone.
40 minutes ago
Hang Seng Bank delists from Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Hang Seng Bank delists from Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Registered shareholders to receive payment via bank transfer or cheque.
2 hours ago
WeLab Bank kills FX fees with multi-currency debit card
WeLab Bank kills FX fees with multi-currency debit card
The new Mastercard allows spending in 11 currencies at "at-cost" prices.
2 hours ago
BPS Financial fined $9.67m over Qoin Wallet crypto promotion
BPS Financial fined $9.67m over Qoin Wallet crypto promotion
It is also hit with a 10-year ban for making unlicensed services.
18 hours ago
China Bohai Bank faces high asset risk from retail and investment loans
China Bohai Bank faces high asset risk from retail and investment loans
Its NPL ratio rose 5 basis points in June 2025 compared to six months prior.
18 hours ago
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank's profit jumps 26.1% but loan book shrinks in Q4 2025
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank's profit jumps 26.1% but loan book shrinks in Q4 2025
Its net profit of $190.06m is 18.6% higher compared to a year earlier.
18 hours ago
India’s ESAF Small Finance Bank modernises onboarding and lending
India’s ESAF Small Finance Bank modernises onboarding and lending
It expects to optimise IT costs and see lower licensing costs.
22 hours ago
Indonesia's Artajasa ties up with Ant International on cross-border payments
Indonesia's Artajasa ties up with Ant International on cross-border payments
Artajasa connects over 80,000 ATMs and 41 million merchants in Indonesia.
22 hours ago
CZBANK stays stable but property risks spark new NPL threat
CZBANK stays stable but property risks spark new NPL threat
Net interest margin narrowed in 9M 2025, but this is expected to slow, Moody’s said.
1 day ago
HSBC gains court sanction for Hang Seng Bank privatisation scheme
HSBC gains court sanction for Hang Seng Bank privatisation scheme
Capital reduction clears path for planned Hong Kong delisting
1 day ago
Macquarie Bank launches new AI-powered chat agent
Macquarie Bank launches new AI-powered chat agent
It can answer common customers' questions and requests and escalate to a team member.
1 day ago
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BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
1 day ago
Cards & Payments
Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
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Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
2 days ago
Branch Banking
Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub
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An internal staircase now connects the corporate and wealth management teams across two levels.
6 days ago
Cards & Payments
XTransfer targets $20t market with Alipay-style instant transfers
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Buyers and sellers can complete transfers 24/7 in as fast as 15 minutes.
Cards & Payments
Visa urges banks to bridge data gap as payment choice surges
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One bank doubled its cards in force and grew payment volumes by over 20%.
Financial Technology
GFTN targets growth-stage fintechs with $200m fund
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The focus will be on firms that have shown commercial traction and scale.
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