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Chubb Philippines embeds cover in UnionDigital Bank app
Chubb Philippines embeds cover in UnionDigital Bank app
Eligible loan borrowers receive protection for 3 months at no added cost.
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Blue Cross widens perks as Samsung Wallet joins push
Blue Cross widens perks as Samsung Wallet joins push
Designated travel plans can include a HK$20 ePremium Coupon.
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Korean household loan growth triples on Seoul mortgage demand
Korean household loan growth triples on Seoul mortgage demand
There was an increase in housing transactions in Seoul.
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Alipay debuts AI agent interface “Ah Bao” in China
Alipay debuts AI agent interface “Ah Bao” in China
Users only need to speak to Ah Bao, pick a service listed, and pay for it without switching apps or pages.
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Hong Kong credit card balances rise as revolving lines fall
Hong Kong credit card balances rise as revolving lines fall
Personal loans and credit cards grow whilst revolving credit and loan-on-card shrink.
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Citi Mobile App launches e-vouchers at 500 merchant outlets
Citi Mobile App launches e-vouchers at 500 merchant outlets
Citi Mastercard holders are offered exclusive discounts and perks at certain hotels.
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Aussie mortgage holders spending less as higher rates bite: CommBank
Aussie mortgage holders spending less as higher rates bite: CommBank
They bucked the trend of Australian households spending more in May.
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Interest income and fees drive Japan bank profits up 32.7% to $37.25b
Interest income and fees drive Japan bank profits up 32.7% to $37.25b
NPLs slightly increased although the NPL ratio dipped to 0.64%.
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Australia streamlines financial accountability rules
Australia streamlines financial accountability rules
The changes will halve compliance updates for 4,500 people.
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Japan's megabanks target live stablecoin transactions in FY2026
Japan's megabanks target live stablecoin transactions in FY2026
The three will establish a voluntary council for this goal.
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China and Indonesia link cross-border QR payments
China and Indonesia link cross-border QR payments
Chinese users can use their UnionPay app, Alipay, and banking pps.
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Citi names JianXun Toh as JANA head of corporate banking
Citi names JianXun Toh as JANA head of corporate banking
Citi is in the process of identifying a new head of T&C, it said.
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SME Bank nets $9.9m from zakat entrepreneur programme
SME Bank nets $9.9m from zakat entrepreneur programme
The Malaysian lender said that its programme services nearly 1,000 entrepreneurs.
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UnionBank hits 2 million credit cards in circulation
UnionBank hits 2 million credit cards in circulation
It also claims the highest Visa credit payment volume among Philippine banks in 2025.
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ANZ NZ names chief risk officer Ben Kelleher as next CEO
ANZ NZ names chief risk officer Ben Kelleher as next CEO
Antonia Watson will retire on 30 September 2026.
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How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?
Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
How can Singapore’s big banks offset weaker lending margins?
Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.
How will China’s bank restructuring law reshape the industry?
Stronger lenders may acquire stakes in weaker financial institutions.
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Cards & Payments
Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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Wholesale Banking
BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
Cash Management
Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
Investment Banking
IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
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Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
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Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
Economy
How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?
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China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
Lending & Credit
Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
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Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
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