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HSBC Australia fined $24.53m over scam protection failures
HSBC Australia fined $24.53m over scam protection failures
HSBC admitted to inadequate scam controls in its internal transfer system between May 2023-2024.
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NAB deploys AI analytics tool saving 2-4 days per use case
NAB deploys AI analytics tool saving 2-4 days per use case
Genie translates plain English questions into structured SQL queries.
18 minutes ago
ANZ opens 27 branches on Saturdays for home loans and specialist banking
ANZ opens 27 branches on Saturdays for home loans and specialist banking
There will be no over the counter services on Saturdays.
21 minutes ago
Taiwan SME loans rise $2.27b in April with bad debt ratio improving
Taiwan SME loans rise $2.27b in April with bad debt ratio improving
Average NPL ratio was 0.20% and lower than in March.
1 day ago
BSP raises salary loan repayment cap to seven years
BSP raises salary loan repayment cap to seven years
The seven years is the maximum tenor and not a fixed loan term.
2 days ago
CommBank names new group CIO and group CTO
CommBank names new group CIO and group CTO
Victoria Ledda and Rodrigo Castillo will take over their new roles on 1 July.
2 days ago
BDO tops Philippine brands for third straight year at $3.5b
BDO tops Philippine brands for third straight year at $3.5b
BPI’s brand value grew 37%, whilst AUB is the country’s fastest growing brand.
2 days ago
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
Buyers can access insurance and Takaful protection through bancassurance financing.
2 days ago
Trust Bank users rack up S$142m in FX fee savings
Trust Bank users rack up S$142m in FX fee savings
The bank’s customers have made 60 million overseas transactions to date.
3 days ago
HSBC and BOCHK back Hong Kong’s wholesale CBDC pilot
HSBC and BOCHK back Hong Kong’s wholesale CBDC pilot
Both banks will participate in the pilot project.
3 days ago
Hong Kong credit card transactions dip in Q1 even as card count surges
Hong Kong credit card transactions dip in Q1 even as card count surges
Card spending softened from Q4 but remains 13.6% higher than a year ago.
3 days ago
HSBC launches invoice-backed digital trade loans
HSBC launches invoice-backed digital trade loans
Customers can receive funds in minutes once all info has been submitted and approved.
3 days ago
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
OCBC rolls out free ESG assessment tool for SMEs
Large companies can request to onboard their SME suppliers.
3 days ago
CommBank commits $98.56m to branch network
CommBank commits $98.56m to branch network
The bank aims to reduce wait times and expand access to specialist support.
3 days ago
SeABank raises charter capital to $1.3b with central bank approval
SeABank raises charter capital to $1.3b with central bank approval
The increase came from accumulated undistributed after-tax profits.
3 days ago
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Rules taking effect on 1 July allow reviews of deals tied to national security.
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Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
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Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.
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Cards & Payments
Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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Wholesale Banking
BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
Cash Management
Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
Investment Banking
IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
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Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
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Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
Economy
How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?
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China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
Lending & Credit
Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
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Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
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