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Philippine central bank welcomes banks' move to cut fund transfer fees
Philippine central bank welcomes banks' move to cut fund transfer fees
An earlier circular directed banks to bring interbank transfer fees to zero.
13 hours ago
Alipay links AI agent to 30 million Tap! devices
Alipay links AI agent to 30 million Tap! devices
Merchant can talk to “Xiaoyu” and receive an analysis of their operations.
15 hours ago
China bank assets grow 8% in Q1 despite rise in bad loans
China bank assets grow 8% in Q1 despite rise in bad loans
Assets of large commercial banks grew faster than that of join-stock commercial banks.
15 hours ago
China CITIC Bank Int'l completes first Hong Kong gold clearing trades
China CITIC Bank Int'l completes first Hong Kong gold clearing trades
It is amongst financial institutions who are first to participate in the system.
16 hours ago
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Prudentials Mohit Tandon said usage is now the million-dollar question.
1 day ago
UOB and ANTA sign MOU for cardholder discounts
UOB and ANTA sign MOU for cardholder discounts
The emerging affluent and affluent segments can expect exclusive offers.
1 day ago
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank rolls out mutual fund distribution services
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank rolls out mutual fund distribution services
It is available multi-channel such as via internet banking and mobile banking.
1 day ago
MUFG and JCB to offer card products for ASEAN’s affluent market
MUFG and JCB to offer card products for ASEAN’s affluent market
Their cards will offer exclusive benefits in Japan, with deposit and investment services.
1 day ago
AhaPay and DirectD to offer BNPL to Malaysian tech shoppers
AhaPay and DirectD to offer BNPL to Malaysian tech shoppers
Malaysia has about 7.5 million active BNPL users, according to official data.
1 day ago
SCB rolls out 24/7 USD clearing in Thailand with Citi Token Services
SCB rolls out 24/7 USD clearing in Thailand with Citi Token Services
Settlement is near instant, according to SCB.
1 day ago
HSBC appoints Nick Elias to lead wealth AI push
HSBC appoints Nick Elias to lead wealth AI push
Elias will helm HSBC’s Wealth Transformation Programme.
1 day ago
Philippine National Bank's property arm eyes PSE listing with no date set
Philippine National Bank's property arm eyes PSE listing with no date set
PHC is undertaking the necessary documentation and preparatory steps for the listing.
1 day ago
Malaysia bank loans up 5.7% in May on record business loan growth
Malaysia bank loans up 5.7% in May on record business loan growth
Utility loans grew 38.1%, whilst household loans sustained its 5.5% growth rate.
2 days ago
Philippine central bank explores wholesale CBDC
Philippine central bank explores wholesale CBDC
Using it for financial securities transactions could reduce settlement risks, the BSP said.
2 days ago
Maybank Indonesia unifies five entities under single conglomerate
Maybank Indonesia unifies five entities under single conglomerate
The move unifies governance, oversight, and operating framework of the companies.
2 days ago
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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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Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
2 days ago
Cards & Payments
Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
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Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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.
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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.
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.
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