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Atome Philippines rolls out SEAOIL fuel discounts to cardholders
Atome Philippines rolls out SEAOIL fuel discounts to cardholders
Cardholders will have to pre-purchase the fuel via the Price LOCQ app.
14 hours ago
Siam Commercial Bank enables transaction completion via in-app chat
Siam Commercial Bank enables transaction completion via in-app chat
Customers do not need to enter account numbers or save QR codes.
15 hours ago
HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s
HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s
The bank has a track record of sound asset quality, the ratings agency said.
15 hours ago
Maybank’s net profit up 3.7% to $1.9b in 9M 2025
Maybank’s net profit up 3.7% to $1.9b in 9M 2025
Net fund based income and higher NOII helped lift up profits.
15 hours ago
CIMB SG and ESGpedia has helped 100+ SMEs set GHG reduction targets
CIMB SG and ESGpedia has helped 100+ SMEs set GHG reduction targets
The bank offers a fully digital experience to calculate GHGs.
18 hours ago
Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders
Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders
The minimum eligible transaction is S$100 or as offered by an eligible merchant.
1 day ago
Innovation key to close regulatory gaps in APAC cross border payments
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Innovation key to close regulatory gaps in APAC cross border payments
Fragmented regulations remain the biggest barrier to achieving the G20’s 2027 targets.
1 day ago
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers
In-app calls will not incur International Direct Dialling (IDD) charges.
1 day ago
Bank Australia solidifies competitive position with AUB merger: S&P
Bank Australia solidifies competitive position with AUB merger: S&P
The bank has earlier announced a merger with Qudos Bank.
1 day ago
Thai Q3 loans contract on softer SME and consumer demand
Thai Q3 loans contract on softer SME and consumer demand
Thai banks saw lower net interest income on less lending and interest rate reductions.
1 day ago
Norinchukin logs $540m profit in H1 FY2025
Norinchukin logs $540m profit in H1 FY2025
This is a reversal from the loss recorded in the same period in FY2024.
1 day ago
Metrobank appoints three new SVPs and heads
Metrobank appoints three new SVPs and heads
The new heads are for the trust banking group, internal audit group, and the transformation office.
4 days ago
Affin Bank expected to see 30.6% quarterly drop in Q4 net profit: report
Affin Bank expected to see 30.6% quarterly drop in Q4 net profit: report
The upturn in loan loss provisioning will lead to the decline, said CGS International.
4 days ago
HSBC names Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services, ASEAN
HSBC names Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services, ASEAN
She will lead the MSS business in Singapore and the whole region.
4 days ago
UnionPay expands Apple Services payments to 15 markets
UnionPay expands Apple Services payments to 15 markets
Cardholders can use their cards to pay for Apple’s digital content.
4 days ago
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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
4 days ago
Cards & Payments
DANA eyes wider ASEAN reach with cross-border payment push
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It is broadening merchant acceptance both online and at physical points of sale.
5 days ago
Cards & Payments
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
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More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Banking Technology
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
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