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AEON Credit’s profit climbs 16.9% as impairments and costs fall
AEON Credit’s profit climbs 16.9% as impairments and costs fall
Sales growth was due to marketing programmes and tele-marketing activities, it said.
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Philippine bank lending accelerates to 9.5% growth in February
Philippine bank lending accelerates to 9.5% growth in February
Loans for residents and business activities expanded during the month.
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SMBC sells MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit to US’ Bank of Hope
SMBC sells MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit to US’ Bank of Hope
Jenius Bank is not part of the transaction.
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Mizuho Bank completes merger with research & tech unit
Mizuho Bank completes merger with research & tech unit
Research and consulting functions are now under the Mizuho Research Institute brand.
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MUFG to build models for film and animation loans
MUFG to build models for film and animation loans
MUFG will design models for valuation and completion guarantees needed to secure loans.
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Finance sector ranks second in Singapore retrenchment rate
Finance sector ranks second in Singapore retrenchment rate
Only information and communications ranked higher.
6 hours ago
Vietnam banks leverage data, AI, and digital trust to capture customers
Vietnam banks leverage data, AI, and digital trust to capture customers
Timo and HD Bank focus on engagement, analytics, and AI to differentiate in a crowded market.
19 hours ago
HSBC names new mainland China wealth heads
HSBC names new mainland China wealth heads
The bank saw wealth invested assets rise 37% in 2025.
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Australia to scrap card surcharges in October
Australia to scrap card surcharges in October
The RBA noted businesses charging the same rate on all cards.
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Governance and trust to drive Vietnam’s financial sector growth
Governance and trust to drive Vietnam’s financial sector growth
Banks and insurers face pressure to strengthen oversight and rebuild market confidence.
21 hours ago
Citi Investor Service appointed ETF custodian of Fullgoal’s first Hong Kong ETF
Citi Investor Service appointed ETF custodian of Fullgoal’s first Hong Kong ETF
ETF average daily turnover in Southbound Stock Connect reached HK$3.9b in 2025.
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StanChart taps Deutsche Bank veteran as it unifies two CIB services
StanChart taps Deutsche Bank veteran as it unifies two CIB services
Ole Matthiessen will lead the unified global transaction services and digital assets team.
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Vietnam lenders shift to behavioural data to judge loan applicants
Vietnam lenders shift to behavioural data to judge loan applicants
They measure the sales, staff numbers, and inventory turnover in SMEs, for example.
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MobiFone Digital Payments launches in Vietnam
MobiFone Digital Payments launches in Vietnam
MobiFone Digital Payments (MDP) has officially launched in Vietnam.
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HSBC Singapore unveils refreshed mobile app with expanded wealth services
HSBC Singapore unveils refreshed mobile app with expanded wealth services
Customers can customise their homepage and have access to enhanced wealth tools.
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Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.
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Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.
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DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
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ZA Bank’s Sidney Siu champions compliance by design
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Governance isn’t a blocker, it’s a leadership tool.
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Islamic Banking
Islamic lenders hit digital wall on slow rollout
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Products don’t evolve quickly due to extra layers of review.
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Maybank Indonesia shifts to selective lending
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The listed bank wants to ensure growth remains disciplined and resilient.
Cash Management
From teller to group cash head: Tesy Mathew charts DBS’s cash evolution
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Treasurers need better cash visibility as payments accelerate.
BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking
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Wealth management is a key part of the shift.
Trade Finance
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
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Financing alone is rarely enough.
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