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MariBank rolls out S$1 equity fund at invite-only phase
MariBank rolls out S$1 equity fund at invite-only phase
Full public access via the MariBank app starts in April 2026, according to a press release.
4 hours ago
HDFC Bank’s part-time chairman quits citing 'certain bank practices'
HDFC Bank’s part-time chairman quits citing 'certain bank practices'
The central bank and HDFC said there are no material concerns or matters in separate statements.
8 hours ago
Krungsri teams up with Invesco to enhance advisory and wealth services
Krungsri teams up with Invesco to enhance advisory and wealth services
Krungsri aims to build "a multi-asset discretionary portfolio management platform."
8 hours ago
BSP assures continued cash operations and public services on Fridays
BSP assures continued cash operations and public services on Fridays
Government officials have suggested a four-day work week to conserve energy.
8 hours ago
Citi sets up an Infrastructure Financing & Capital Solutions Group
Citi sets up an Infrastructure Financing & Capital Solutions Group
The new group is under the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) function of Citi.
9 hours ago
Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Finance hiring gains momentum across key banking segments, report says
Banks prioritise tech and planning roles in hiring push.
10 hours ago
Citi names Goldman Sachs banker as head of healthcare for ANZ
Citi names Goldman Sachs banker as head of healthcare for ANZ
Ben Bartholomaeus’ past work includes the stake sale of Novotech and a A$1.6b DBG Health investment.
1 day ago
Bank of Barodha links digital overdraft accounts to UPI-enabled apps
Bank of Barodha links digital overdraft accounts to UPI-enabled apps
Women members can link their SHG overdraft accounts to any UPI-enabled app.
1 day ago
SCB Wealth unveils CardX collab card with up to 40% shopping discount
SCB Wealth unveils CardX collab card with up to 40% shopping discount
It offers Dine 3, Pay 2 offers and special miles rates, subject to conditions.
1 day ago
MAS rolls out AI risk toolkit for financial firms
MAS rolls out AI risk toolkit for financial firms
The framework was built with 24 banks insurers and industry partners to guide safe deployment.
4 days ago
Digital payment balances in Taiwan jump to $542m in January boom
Digital payment balances in Taiwan jump to $542m in January boom
Account users also increased to 38.69 million.
6 days ago
Taiwanese banks’ loan volumes and NPLs rise inch up in January
Taiwanese banks’ loan volumes and NPLs rise inch up in January
Coverage ratio is 914.33%, a 3.1 ppt decline from December 2025.
6 days ago
Taiwanese banks’ SME loans rise to $342.87b in January 2026
Taiwanese banks’ SME loans rise to $342.87b in January 2026
SME loans accounted for over 64% of total loans extended to all enterprises.
6 days ago
Ana Aboitiz Delgado becomes first woman to lead Philippines' bankers association
Ana Aboitiz Delgado becomes first woman to lead Philippines' bankers association
The UnionBank CEO and President assumes leadership as banks navigate AI and digital shift.
6 days ago
Wealth managers shift toward portfolio advice
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Wealth managers shift toward portfolio advice
Private markets and AI drive advisory overhaul.
6 days ago
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Will reforms save South Korea’s mutual savings banks?
Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.
How will Hong Kong banks handle talent shortage and tight budgets?
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.
How will agentic AI change online payments?
It’s unclear who’s liable if it over‑orders or pays the wrong merchant.
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Maybank Indonesia shifts to selective lending
The listed bank wants to ensure growth remains disciplined and resilient.
2 days ago
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.
6 days ago
BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking
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Wealth management is a key part of the shift.
Trade Finance
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
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Financing alone is rarely enough.
Wholesale Banking
Citi's Isobel Nordstrom guides Asian banks through change
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Clients increasingly seek the lender’s advice on supply chains, trade, and risks.
Retail Banking
StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs
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Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.
Financial Technology
Dah Sing revamps banking platform for SMEs
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It combines remote onboarding, business hubs, fee cuts, and an FX debit card.
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