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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.
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OCBC rules out future Great Eastern bids after delisting fails
OCBC rules out future Great Eastern bids after delisting fails
OCBC holds a 93.72% stake in the insurer.
4 hours ago
ION Orchard, Visa partner for exclusive retail experiences
ION Orchard, Visa partner for exclusive retail experiences
ION+ Rewards Members can unlock a variety of premium privileges by shopping with their Visa cards.
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
8 hours ago
ANZ customers to spend $280m in Europe travel this summer
ANZ customers to spend $280m in Europe travel this summer
Hotel and airline bookings surged 11% in Jan-May 2025.
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Only 1 in 10 CBA home loan customers reduced repayments after rate cut
Only 1 in 10 CBA home loan customers reduced repayments after rate cut
Those in New South Wales were most likely to opt for the reduced repayments.
23 hours ago
ShopBack secures MPI licence in Singapore for payment product
ShopBack secures MPI licence in Singapore for payment product
ShopBack Pay is now authorized to provide payment services in the country.
1 day ago
SMFG to establish agentic AI firm in Singapore
SMFG to establish agentic AI firm in Singapore
Ahmed Jamil Mazhari has been named CEO and SMFG’s AI transformation advisor.
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HSBC names global head of investments and managed solutions for wealth, premier
HSBC names global head of investments and managed solutions for wealth, premier
Sami Abouzahr also leads the bank’s ultra high net worth solutions group.
1 day ago
Revolut partners with Ant Int’l to enable transfers to China via Alipay
Revolut partners with Ant Int’l to enable transfers to China via Alipay
It has a tiered fee system.
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Weekly Global News Wrap: Santander to buy TSB; BPER increases BPSO
Weekly Global News Wrap: Santander to buy TSB; BPER increases BPSO
And India plans to withdraw $11.7b of excess liquidity worth from the banking system.
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HSBC names Kate Subak as new CEO of HSBC Insurance (Bermuda)
HSBC names Kate Subak as new CEO of HSBC Insurance (Bermuda)
She was previously COO of Sun Life International in Bermuda.
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Banks in China, Australia see market caps rise in Q2 on falling interest rates
Banks in China, Australia see market caps rise in Q2 on falling interest rates
In contrast, Japanese megabanks and DBS saw their market caps fall.
2 days ago
SMBC commences simplified foreign currency remittances in China
SMBC commences simplified foreign currency remittances in China
It is currently available in five of its branches in China.
2 days ago
Nearly 2 in 3 Hong Kongers hold a digital bank account
Nearly 2 in 3 Hong Kongers hold a digital bank account
Respondents said digital banks outperform incumbents in account opening promotions.
2 days ago
Union Bank of the Philippines appoints five senior officers
Union Bank of the Philippines appoints five senior officers
One is senior vice president, two are VPs, and two are assistant VPs.
2 days ago
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
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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.
Islamic Banking
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.
Banking Technology
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.
SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world
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Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.
Cards & Payments
Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis
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There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.
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The financial institution bagged the ASEAN SME Bank of the Year, SME Bank of the Year - Hong Kong, and SME Bank of the Year - Indonesia.
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