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Maybank Islamic launches no-fee credit card with 14% profit rate
Maybank Islamic launches no-fee credit card with 14% profit rate
The card will launch in October 2026.
14 hours ago
Deutsche Bank pays A$2m for misreporting 260,000 OTC transactions
Deutsche Bank pays A$2m for misreporting 260,000 OTC transactions
ASIC believes that the bank failed to take all reasonable steps to accurately report the data.
14 hours ago
NAB's WealthHub fined for decade-long reporting lapses
NAB's WealthHub fined for decade-long reporting lapses
WealthHub reportedly failed to accurately report data more than 9.5 million times.
14 hours ago
MUFG invests in Noetra to back Japan's AI model push
MUFG invests in Noetra to back Japan's AI model push
Noetra’s models will serve as a development platform for AI robotics and physical AI in Japan.
14 hours ago
IFC puts $100m into UnionBank to fund MSMEs and green projects
IFC puts $100m into UnionBank to fund MSMEs and green projects
UnionBank plans to grow and diversify its sustainability assets.
14 hours ago
Philippine Business Bank names new COO
Philippine Business Bank names new COO
She is also appointed to the rank of executive vice president.
14 hours ago
PH central bank and RCBC back LRT-2 digital fare test
PH central bank and RCBC back LRT-2 digital fare test
Commuters can pay using cards, mobile wallets, QR codes, and even their social security cards.
14 hours ago
NAB says Islamic home loans open to all faiths
NAB says Islamic home loans open to all faiths
It is available to people of all religions, according to an article by AAP FactCheck.
17 hours ago
APAC banks risk losing clients without digital assets
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APAC banks risk losing clients without digital assets
Institutions that delay infrastructure investment risk surrendering client relationships.
1 day ago
DBS bets on AI to break advice bottleneck
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DBS bets on AI to break advice bottleneck
Faster preparation could widen client coverage, but portfolio suitability remains the industry’s hard limit.
1 day ago
BPI net income dips to $532.8m in H1 2026
BPI net income dips to $532.8m in H1 2026
It increased provisions by 84%, whilst operating expense are 13.8% higher.
1 day ago
Visa refreshes Visa Infinite offering with new tiers
Visa refreshes Visa Infinite offering with new tiers
The top tier is invitation-only with an enhanced airport fast track access.
1 day ago
CIMB Islamic to launch no annual fee credit card in October
CIMB Islamic to launch no annual fee credit card in October
CIMB Lite-i will have a profit rate of 14% per annum across all tiers.
1 day ago
Krungsri rolls out loan for SMEs' larger investments
Krungsri rolls out loan for SMEs' larger investments
They can get up to $4.47m with a special interest rate of 3.5% for the first two years.
1 day ago
Think tank urges Japan to ditch market neutrality to fight greenwashing
Think tank urges Japan to ditch market neutrality to fight greenwashing
Japan’s central bank should establish a green collateral framework and revise its green investment directions, it said.
2 days ago
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How quickly will Hong Kong banks recover from commercial property losses?
Most problem property loans have already surfaced, but risks remain.
How could China's investment curbs shift wealth between Singapore and Hong Kong?
Rules taking effect on 1 July allow reviews of deals tied to national security.
How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?
Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
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Western Union rewrites remittance playbook
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Singapore banks test way to free up lending capacity
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Most Southeast Asian lenders have little need to follow, says S&P Global.
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Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
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The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
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Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
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Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
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Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
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IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
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Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
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