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Exceptional fintech leaders, innovations honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025
The awards programme lauded the region’s finest in financial technology.
5 days ago
Taiwanese banks to maintain sufficient buffers and stable fund
Taiwanese banks to maintain sufficient buffers and stable fund
But tariff shifts may push up nonperforming assets.
17 hours ago
Japanese banks seek higher interest incomes on rising rates, tamed deposit costs
Japanese banks seek higher interest incomes on rising rates, tamed deposit costs
Credit costs and nonperforming loans remain stable for the banking sector.
17 hours ago
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $70.5b by 2030
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $70.5b by 2030
It plans to grow its sustainable finance capabilities to support regional and national plans.
18 hours ago
OCBC to maintain Great Eastern support despite failed full acquisition: report
OCBC to maintain Great Eastern support despite failed full acquisition: report
GEH is expected to maintain its healthy capitalization and profitability, says S&P.
18 hours ago
Hantec Financial unveils Southeast Asia regional office in Bangkok
Hantec Financial unveils Southeast Asia regional office in Bangkok
The Hong Kong-headquartered company holds 12 regulatory licenses worldwide.
18 hours ago
China and Egypt strengthen cooperation on settlements, CBDCs
China and Egypt strengthen cooperation on settlements, CBDCs
They are enhancing cooperation in local currency settlement.
19 hours ago
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.
19 hours ago
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor
OCBC CEO Helen Wong to retire; Tan Teck Long named successor
Post-retirement, Wong will remain chairman of OCBC China and director of OCBC HK.
3 days ago
OCBC Bank Hong Kong sets up team to support entrepreneurs
OCBC Bank Hong Kong sets up team to support entrepreneurs
OCBC Group is aiming to disburse S$5b in loans to entrepreneurs by 2028
3 days ago
DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
3 days ago
DCS expands into Web3 payments with new platform
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DCS expands into Web3 payments with new platform
Move from card issuer to full-stack enabler marks shift toward embedded finance.
3 days ago
Australia court upholds five claims against Mayfair 101 head
Australia court upholds five claims against Mayfair 101 head
Mayfair 101 made multiple false and misleading representations in marketing some of its products.
3 days ago
Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties
Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties
They only expect a 7.9% net income growth, lower than the 25.3% previously.
3 days ago
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
The coverage ratio rose during the month.
3 days ago
Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
The balance of revolving credit and undue balance of installment both fell.
3 days ago
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DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
3 days ago
Banks, insurers rethink app strategy to solve real user problems
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OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.
3 days ago
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
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The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
6 days ago
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Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
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Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
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Islamic banking gains global appeal
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State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
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Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp
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Four of five clients use the bank’s mobile app regularly.
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Singapore's banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows
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For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
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