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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.
14 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.
14 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.
14 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.
18 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.
18 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.
20 hours 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
21 hours 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.
22 hours ago
Siam Commercial Bank to perform maintenance on international fund transfers
Siam Commercial Bank to perform maintenance on international fund transfers
SCB Easy App users will not be able to use the service during this period.
22 hours ago
OCBC profit expected at $1.7b on higher fee and insurance income
OCBC profit expected at $1.7b on higher fee and insurance income
Fee income and insurance contribution are expected to have grown during the quarter.
1 day ago
UOB profit set to slide 16.7% on lower wealth and loan fees
UOB profit set to slide 16.7% on lower wealth and loan fees
It will take time for UOB to return to its peak profitability, the report said.
1 day ago
CMB seen as top winner in China’s wealth reallocation, CGSI says
CMB seen as top winner in China’s wealth reallocation, CGSI says
CGSI expects the bank to benefit from stronger demand for wealth management and bancassurance products.
1 day ago
Hong Kong expands RMB facility to $28.6b after banks hit quotas
Hong Kong expands RMB facility to $28.6b after banks hit quotas
The initial quota had been fully allocated to 40 banks.
1 day ago
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 1.8% to $1.47b in 2025
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 1.8% to $1.47b in 2025
For the full year, expected credit losses amounted to $1.16b.
4 days ago
Krungsri’s profit rises 6.9% in 2025 as retail and SME loans contract
Krungsri’s profit rises 6.9% in 2025 as retail and SME loans contract
Its CEO warned of slower economic growth and consumption in 2026.
4 days ago
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Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
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Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
2 days ago
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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
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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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