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Hyundai Card banks on data to fuel global ambitions
Its UNIVERSE AI platform is a key export asset after its Japanese launch.
13 hours ago
StanChart rolls out digital assets trading service
StanChart rolls out digital assets trading service
It includes spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether through its UK branch.
10 hours ago
GXS Bank launches GXS Invest
GXS Bank launches GXS Invest
Customers can invest in the Fullerton SGD Cash Fund (Class G) from as low as S$1.
12 hours ago
Chinese banks’ loan growth forecast lowered to 6% by 2028
Chinese banks’ loan growth forecast lowered to 6% by 2028
Economic data likely indicates continued weak credit demand in the coming months.
14 hours ago
Bangladesh’s banking sector strained by structural problems
Bangladesh’s banking sector strained by structural problems
Asset quality strains are expected to extend through 2026.
15 hours ago
DBS nabs Deutsche Bank banker as head of private banking for MEA
DBS nabs Deutsche Bank banker as head of private banking for MEA
Loic Voide was most recently CEO of Deutsche Bank (Switzerland).
15 hours ago
American Express opens Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
American Express opens Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Cardholders will have access to a specialty drinks and sweets bar.
15 hours ago
Cambodian banks face pressures from real estate and weak tourism
Cambodian banks face pressures from real estate and weak tourism
Bad loans may rise to up to 10% of outstanding loans by 2026.
15 hours ago
India’s banks supported by infrastructure push and demand
India’s banks supported by infrastructure push and demand
Weak loans are projected to rise to 3.1% in March 2026.
15 hours ago
Taiwanese banks to maintain sufficient buffers and stable fund
Taiwanese banks to maintain sufficient buffers and stable fund
But tariff shifts may push up nonperforming assets.
1 day ago
Japanese banks seek higher interest incomes on rising rates, tamed deposit costs
Japanese banks seek higher interest incomes on rising rates, tamed deposit costs
Credit costs and nonperforming loans remain stable for the banking sector.
1 day ago
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $70.5b by 2030
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $70.5b by 2030
It plans to grow its sustainable finance capabilities to support regional and national plans.
1 day ago
OCBC to maintain Great Eastern support despite failed full acquisition: report
OCBC to maintain Great Eastern support despite failed full acquisition: report
GEH is expected to maintain its healthy capitalization and profitability, says S&P.
1 day ago
Hantec Financial unveils Southeast Asia regional office in Bangkok
Hantec Financial unveils Southeast Asia regional office in Bangkok
The Hong Kong-headquartered company holds 12 regulatory licenses worldwide.
1 day ago
China and Egypt strengthen cooperation on settlements, CBDCs
China and Egypt strengthen cooperation on settlements, CBDCs
They are enhancing cooperation in local currency settlement.
1 day ago
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.
1 day ago
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Hyundai Card banks on data to fuel global ambitions
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Its UNIVERSE AI platform is a key export asset after its Japanese launch.
13 hours ago
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DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
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A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
4 days ago
Banks, insurers rethink app strategy to solve real user problems
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OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.
4 days ago
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
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The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
6 days ago
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Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
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Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
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