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Maybank arms relationship managers with new AI advisory tools

Advisor Assist gives insights, portfolio risk analytics, and next action recommendations.

Wealth Management

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Airwallex raises $320m in Series H funding round

Airwallex plans to expand into new markets and scale its AI teams.

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MAS launches new institute for AI and tokenisation adoption

The Future of Finance Institute will update toolkits.

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MAS and ABS unveil four-point plan to upgrade PayNow

They will improve QR interoperability and expand payment capabilities of PayNow.

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SG banks pledge cash access near every HDB block by 2027

The move comes as the country turns super-aged, with one in five now over 65.

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SEA travel rebound splits bank payments between cards wallets and experiences

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SEA travel rebound splits bank payments between cards wallets and experiences

Euromonitor finds 57% of travel professionals prioritise customer journeys as wallet gaps persist across key SEA markets.

Cards & Payments

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Westpac poaches Macquarie CIO to lead digital transformation

Richard Heeley will join Westpac later in 2026.

Information Technology

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NAB launches 24/7 security hub to tackle cyber and fraud threats

It will enable the bank to share information and identify threats in real-time, NAB said.

Retail Banking

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UOB sets up board tech committee

The panel will guide digital strategy and oversee technology risk and operational resiliency.

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Neobanks serve 1 billion customers but lending gap keeps profit out of reach

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Neobanks serve 1 billion customers but lending gap keeps profit out of reach

Finastra and Moody's say moving from transaction revenue to lending and relationship pricing is what closes the profitability gap.

Retail Banking

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DBS lends $273m to ETAFCo amidst push to cut Asia's coal reliance

The loan will fund grid upgrades, battery storage, and renewable assets.

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HSBC rolls out TradeCash in Singapore

Customers can draw down a loan using sales invoice data.

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Australia flags excessive car finance fees in eight-lender review

One customer paid $6,222 in fees on top of typical lender and distributor fees.

Retail Banking

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TMBThanachart’s NIM to rise to 2.92% in Q2 as loans shrink

The bank is focusing on higher-yielding loan segments.

Retail Banking

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Weekly Global News Wrap: Morgan Stanley caps $7b fund redemptions; StanChart eyes Bahrain wealth exit

And JPMorgan will launch AI agents later this year.

Investment Banking

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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.

How can Singapore’s big banks offset weaker lending margins?

Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.

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Which Asian banks made it to the world's top public companies?

Thai banks target $31b wealth market as lending slows

Hong Kong banks urged to capitalise gold potential

Hong Kong's GBA travellers seek seamless digital wallet payments

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Cards & Payments Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure

Visa says trust remains key to adoption.

Wholesale Banking BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory

Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.

Cash Management Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model

Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.

Investment Banking IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound

Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.

Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens

Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.

Economy How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?

China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.

Lending & Credit Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks

Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.

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