Asian Banking & Finance
Top News
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
1 day ago
OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
It has supported over 2,000 women-owned SMEs as of June 2025.
2 hours ago
Australia, New Zealand propose reforms on AT1 capital rules
Australia, New Zealand propose reforms on AT1 capital rules
New Zealand wants to remove AT1 capital and introduce more granular standardised weights for credit risk.
3 hours ago
Ant International to launch Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia
Ant International to launch Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia
It will connect to mada, Saudi Arabia’s national payment scheme.
3 hours ago
SPD Bank Shanghai, XTransfer team up to help Chinese SMEs expand overseas
SPD Bank Shanghai, XTransfer team up to help Chinese SMEs expand overseas
They aim to provide “safer, more efficient, more convenient” global collection and cash management services.
3 hours ago
ANZ sets up resolution program, to submit remediation plan
ANZ sets up resolution program, to submit remediation plan
ANZ could spend approximately A$150m on implementing the remediation plan.
3 hours ago
SCB consolidates retail units under new consumer banking group
SCB consolidates retail units under new consumer banking group
It is overhauling its branches as well as upskilling branch staff and relationship managers.
3 hours ago
Philippine cash remittances up 3% to $3.18b in July
Philippine cash remittances up 3% to $3.18b in July
Cumulative cash remittances for the January-July 2025 period is now at $19.93b.
3 hours ago
CIMB Singapore rolls out card for sole proprietors and SME owners
CIMB Singapore rolls out card for sole proprietors and SME owners
It offers zero FX fees and complimentary airport lounge access.
3 hours ago
HSBC Private Bank rolls out gen AI platform for wealth management staff
HSBC Private Bank rolls out gen AI platform for wealth management staff
It summarises the bank’s research reports and external news feed.
3 hours ago
PayPay expands reach to 2 million South Korea stores via Alipay+ gateway
PayPay expands reach to 2 million South Korea stores via Alipay+ gateway
Users must complete identity verification on the PayPay app in Japan.
23 hours ago
Standard Chartered Singapore posts 13.7% rise in H1 2025 net profit
Standard Chartered Singapore posts 13.7% rise in H1 2025 net profit
However, total operating expenses also widened by 5.2%.
1 day ago
Bank of Commerce PH upgrades system of 140 branches and ATMs
Bank of Commerce PH upgrades system of 140 branches and ATMs
The Philippine bank teamed up with InfoSys and IBM to roll out the upgrade.
1 day ago
Chart of the Week: Debit card fuel growth of Australia’s card payments market
Chart of the Week: Debit card fuel growth of Australia’s card payments market
Australians are choosing to spend within their means instead of accruing debt.
1 day ago
Hong Kong’s PAObank to offer free travel insurance to new customers
Hong Kong’s PAObank to offer free travel insurance to new customers
New customers must use the referral code "PAOBPR" to avail of the insurance.
1 day ago
RBA sets out plan to make payments system ‘anti-fragile’
RBA sets out plan to make payments system ‘anti-fragile’
It has also warned that delays in encryption and contingency plans risk fraud and disruption.
1 day ago
Partner Content
Exclusives
Lending & Credit
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
1 day ago
Cards & Payments
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
![BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches]()
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
6 days ago
Trade Finance
Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift
![Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift]()
Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.
Investment Banking
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
![Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms]()
It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
Lending & Credit
OCBC eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs
![OCBC eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs]()
OCBC Group has lent $1.17b to more than 1,800 repeat founders since 2017.
Cards & Payments
How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?
![How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?]()
HSBC and Citi allow 24/7 money transfers using the tech.
Banking Technology
Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps
![Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps]()
MSMEs are a key focus of the Philippine lender’s modernization efforts.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Event News
Discover how interconnected data centres are enabling banks to accelerate innovation, strengthen compliance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Event Sites
Thought Leadership Centre
Most Read
1. BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches 2. Top companies are looking for top talent — they’re looking for CTPs 3. ANZ to lay off 3,500 staff, reduce services contractors engagement 4. Citi’s new Singapore head is first local to hold the position in 50 years 5. Alipay+ Voyager customers can book Grab rides in their e-walletsEvent News
Discover how interconnected data centres are enabling banks to accelerate innovation, strengthen compliance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Commentary
Electronic trading proves its strength in times of volatility
Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific
Show, don’t tell: Asian banks need to prove simplification works – here’s how