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Citi Korea posts strongest Q1 since 2018 as net income surges 61%
Citi Korea posts strongest Q1 since 2018 as net income surges 61%
Total revenues and net income rose by 23% and 61%, respectively.
15 hours ago
SMBC, Fujitsu and SoftBank build platform to slash $31b in health costs
SMBC, Fujitsu and SoftBank build platform to slash $31b in health costs
They will create new businesses to streamline costs of prescriptions and treatments.
15 hours ago
HSBC deploys $4b for Chinese clean energy firms seeking overseas expansion
HSBC deploys $4b for Chinese clean energy firms seeking overseas expansion
The bank expects Singapore to play a central role in deploying the funds across ASEAN.
15 hours ago
UnionBank enables real-time cash deposits at 2,100 ECPay kiosks
UnionBank enables real-time cash deposits at 2,100 ECPay kiosks
The 2,100 ECPay kiosks can deposit up to $161 per transaction.
15 hours ago
Taiwanese banks’ SME lending rises $3.38b in March: FSC
Taiwanese banks’ SME lending rises $3.38b in March: FSC
NPL ratio rose 0.01 percentage points compared to February.
15 hours ago
DBS to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push
DBS to hire over 500 young talent in 2026 amidst AI push
The Singaporean bank will hire 112 management associates and 400 interns in 2026.
16 hours ago
Mizuho clarifies ‘no decision yet’ on Rakuten Bank investment
Mizuho clarifies ‘no decision yet’ on Rakuten Bank investment
Rakuten Bank said that Mizuho “has not made any decision” regarding the investment.
1 day ago
National Australia Bank buys A2A payment company Banked
National Australia Bank buys A2A payment company Banked
NAB will fully integrate Banked in the coming months.
1 day ago
ASIC holds $1.93b in unclaimed funds from old financial accounts
ASIC holds $1.93b in unclaimed funds from old financial accounts
The largest single amount currently unclaimed is around $927,000 (A$1.3m).
1 day ago
Citi promotes Sutida Tambunlertchai to head commercial banking in Thailand
Citi promotes Sutida Tambunlertchai to head commercial banking in Thailand
Citi has announced a slew of appointments over the past month.
4 days ago
Danamon and MUFG Indonesia explore potential integration by 2027
Danamon and MUFG Indonesia explore potential integration by 2027
The integrated bank will remain a consolidated subsidiary of MUFG Bank.
4 days ago
Philippine cash remittances up 2.8% to $8.68b in Q1
Philippine cash remittances up 2.8% to $8.68b in Q1
The US remains the top source of cash remittance.
4 days ago
BSN eyes retail and gold to push beyond mortgage-heavy roots
BSN eyes retail and gold to push beyond mortgage-heavy roots
It is wading downstream from mortgages to lend to developers, hardware stores, and the likes.
5 days ago
SMFG logs record profit of $10.02b in FY3/2026
SMFG logs record profit of $10.02b in FY3/2026
The Japanese megabank aims for a $10.7b net profit for FY3/2027.
5 days ago
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KBank and SCB are best placed in wealth services with digital tools and segmentation.
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Wealth clients shift focus from returns to retirement security
Advisers face pressure to deliver faster service and broader financial planning.
23 hours ago
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Standard Chartered and A*STAR lab to boost wealth, battle fraud.
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The $11.7m tie-up with A*STAR brings together 10 A*STAR researchers to explore wealth support and fraud control.
Financial Technology
HitPay eyes bigger share of traveller payments via QR
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Borderless QR lets tourists pay in home wallets with local settlement.
Cards & Payments
Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use
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Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.
HSBC unveils biggest wealth centre in Singapore
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Wood, stone, and textured fabrics with layered lighting create a private space.
Cards & Payments
SWIFT payment framework targets clearer fees and faster tracing
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More than 50 banks back changes that rely on existing systems.
Retail Banking
Foreign owners scale digital credit via Philippine rural banks
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Digital lending models are stretching the rural banking mandate.
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It is wading downstream from mortgages to lend to developers, hardware stores, and the likes.
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