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Bank of East Asia acquires additional floors in Shanghai tower office
Bank of East Asia acquires additional floors in Shanghai tower office
It now owns about 85% of the BEA Finance Tower’s floor area, it said.
17 hours ago
Dah Sing Banking Group profit up 20% to $316.45m in 2025
Dah Sing Banking Group profit up 20% to $316.45m in 2025
Contribution from the Bank of Chongqing climbed 8% during the year.
17 hours ago
SCB allocates $539m to finance 9 green hotel projects in Thailand
SCB allocates $539m to finance 9 green hotel projects in Thailand
These will be developed by seven hotel groups.
17 hours ago
RBI bans non-deliverable INR derivatives
RBI bans non-deliverable INR derivatives
Authorised dealers may still offer deliverable FX derivative contracts.
18 hours ago
MUFG breaks ground on new HQ with 2030 target completion
MUFG breaks ground on new HQ with 2030 target completion
It will have a total floor area of about 169,000 square meters.
18 hours ago
SMFG targets 15% ROTE with new medium-term plan and vision
SMFG targets 15% ROTE with new medium-term plan and vision
It named IT transformation a major management priority.
18 hours ago
Airwallex clinches e-money issuing and Class A licenses in Malaysia
Airwallex clinches e-money issuing and Class A licenses in Malaysia
The company plans to double its headcount in Malaysia.
5 days ago
Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac enable JCB contactless payments
Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac enable JCB contactless payments
JCB cards can be used for public transportation in Japan and in overseas markets.
5 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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.
5 days ago
Finance sector ranks second in Singapore retrenchment rate
Finance sector ranks second in Singapore retrenchment rate
Only information and communications ranked higher.
5 days 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.
6 days ago
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Japanese banks bet billions on Indian finance, tech growth
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4 days ago
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
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Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
5 days ago
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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 lenders hit digital wall on slow rollout
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Products don’t evolve quickly due to extra layers of review.
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.
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