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Thailand’s finance sector’s credit costs to rise in Q3 on cautious provisioning
Credit costs are expected to decline in Q4 thanks to stimulus packages.
2 days ago
Hang Seng Bank declares Q3 interim dividend of HK$1.3 per share
Hang Seng Bank declares Q3 interim dividend of HK$1.3 per share
Payment date will be on 13 November 2025.
2 days ago
Capitalisation pressures from Hang Seng Bank delisting ‘manageable’ for HSBC
Capitalisation pressures from Hang Seng Bank delisting ‘manageable’ for HSBC
HSBC is offering a 33% premium over the 30-day average closing price of its shares.
2 days ago
BPI Wealth Singapore opens at Marina Bay
BPI Wealth Singapore opens at Marina Bay
Singapore is where the next generation of wealth conversations are happening, said Zobel de Ayala.
2 days ago
DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
The US firm aims to strengthen its presence in Asia through its new Singapore office.
3 days ago
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) aims to boost cross-border investments
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) aims to boost cross-border investments
It aims to strengthen cross-border capital flow and help smaller asset managers expand.
3 days ago
Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Cross-border payments will likely be a key factor in the HKMA’s licensing decisions.
3 days ago
Singapore banks lead globally in AI use for financial crime compliance
Singapore banks lead globally in AI use for financial crime compliance
Singapore spends US$68.2m per year on AML and KYC operations.
3 days ago
Bank Negara launches upgraded RTGS system for continuous payments
Bank Negara launches upgraded RTGS system for continuous payments
Since 2024, Malaysia’s daily retail payment volume and value have grown by 49% and 22%.
4 days ago
CIMB and Principal expand regional fund offerings for investors
CIMB and Principal expand regional fund offerings for investors
The funds are launched in Malaysia and Thailand.
4 days ago
HKMA warns public of online scams targeting local banks
HKMA warns public of online scams targeting local banks
The Bank of East Asia reported fake websites and internet banking login screens.
4 days ago
Hang Seng Bank upscales sustainability fund by 50% to HK$120b
Hang Seng Bank upscales sustainability fund by 50% to HK$120b
Since launching in 2024, it has already used over two-thirds of the original HK$80b fund.
5 days ago
ASB Bank agrees to pay $78.89m to settle lawsuit
ASB Bank agrees to pay $78.89m to settle lawsuit
The bank maintains that “it makes no admission of liability.”
5 days ago
Philippine banks’ outstanding loans expand by 11.2% in August
Philippine banks’ outstanding loans expand by 11.2% in August
Loans to non-residents narrowed its decline during the month.
5 days ago
Chinese banks’ interest margins to compress up to 18 basis points in 2025
Chinese banks’ interest margins to compress up to 18 basis points in 2025
State-owned banks’ fee income growth is likely to be steady through 2029.
5 days ago
Chinese state banks’ loan growth slows as policy loans lose steam
Chinese state banks’ loan growth slows as policy loans lose steam
Growth in policy loans fell below 15% in June 2025, noted by Morningstar.
5 days ago
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Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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.
Trade Finance
Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift
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Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.
Investment Banking
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
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It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
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