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More firms plan to support instant payments within next two years
Yet 13% FIs in APAC remain unsure about timelines and readiness.
1 day ago
Hang Seng Bank, CCB launch e-CNY merchant payment service in Hong Kong
Hang Seng Bank, CCB launch e-CNY merchant payment service in Hong Kong
Consumers can now pay with their e-CNY wallets in more than 100 local merchants.
20 hours ago
Macquarie remains well capitalized despite compliance breaches
Macquarie remains well capitalized despite compliance breaches
The Australian bank recently reported monitoring failures and short-selling misreporting.
20 hours ago
OCBC could distribute $460.7m in additional capital to investors
OCBC could distribute $460.7m in additional capital to investors
This would equate to about 13 Singaporean cents per share.
21 hours ago
UnionBank offers 0% installment plans in Ikea for credit card holders
UnionBank offers 0% installment plans in Ikea for credit card holders
For a minimum spend, cardholders can avail a 0% installment plan for 3 months.
3 days ago
Macquarie Group’s net profit up 3% to A$1.65b in H1 2026
Macquarie Group’s net profit up 3% to A$1.65b in H1 2026
Net operating income and operating expenses are both higher compared to a year earlier.
3 days ago
OCBC net profit holds steady at $1.98b in Q3
OCBC net profit holds steady at $1.98b in Q3
Quarter-on-quarter, net profit was up 9% from $1.82b.
3 days ago
Banks embedding sustainability pay less for capital, UNFI says
Banks embedding sustainability pay less for capital, UNFI says
Half of global banking assets now aligned with responsible banking principles
3 days ago
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Assets rose thanks to stable domestic deposits, and strong liquidity and buffers.
3 days ago
NAB sees net profit dip 2.9% to A$6.76b in FY2025
NAB sees net profit dip 2.9% to A$6.76b in FY2025
The group saw a deterioration in its business lending portfolio, the bank reported.
3 days ago
Airwallex surpasses $1b in annual recurring revenue
Airwallex surpasses $1b in annual recurring revenue
The Americas and EMEA make up 35% of its revenue.
4 days ago
Australians pull back on spending to afford a home loan: survey
Australians pull back on spending to afford a home loan: survey
Despite this, 1 in 3 Australians believe that they will never afford their own home.
4 days ago
Societe Generale names head for Power, Utilities, & Infrastructure investments
Societe Generale names head for Power, Utilities, & Infrastructure investments
Anoop Chaudhry will be based in Hong Kong.
4 days ago
OCBC names Melvyn Low as group chief strategy & transformation officer
OCBC names Melvyn Low as group chief strategy & transformation officer
He will continue to lead the global transaction banking division.
4 days ago
GoTyme Bank reports 7.8 million users after three years
GoTyme Bank reports 7.8 million users after three years
Customers can make deposits and withdrawals in 1,450 partner locations.
4 days ago
JCB, Agoda ink three-year deal for joint campaigns and co-marketing
JCB, Agoda ink three-year deal for joint campaigns and co-marketing
JCB cardmembers will enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers in key markets.
4 days ago
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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Banking Technology
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
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It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
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Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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