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CommBank's capital stays strong despite AT1 phaseout: S&P
CommBank's capital stays strong despite AT1 phaseout: S&P
APRA will begin classifying AT1 instruments as Tier 2 capital starting January 2027.
2 hours ago
Nearly half of finance workers fear AI job impact
Nearly half of finance workers fear AI job impact
ACCA finds strong AI adoption in finance roles, but job security concerns persist.
8 hours ago
Standard Chartered completes first QFI China gov’t bond futures trade
Standard Chartered completes first QFI China gov’t bond futures trade
It is the only foreign bank amongst the initial six banks allowed to participate in CGB futures.
8 hours ago
Standard Chartered appoints Shebani Baweja as group chief data officer
Standard Chartered appoints Shebani Baweja as group chief data officer
She will shape the bank’s data strategy and the direction for how data is governed.
8 hours ago
Bank of Baroda adds biometric authentication for UPI payments and PIN setting
Bank of Baroda adds biometric authentication for UPI payments and PIN setting
Customers can authorise payments and reset their PINs using fingerprint or face ID.
8 hours ago
Crypto careers now more attractive and riskier: finance execs
Crypto careers now more attractive and riskier: finance execs
Improved market liquidity and more regulatory clarity will help mitigate career risks.
9 hours ago
Laxmi Sunrise Bank secures $25m loan to fund Nepal's MSMEs
Laxmi Sunrise Bank secures $25m loan to fund Nepal's MSMEs
Nearly a third of that money is expected to support women entrepreneurs.
9 hours ago
CIMB’s profit falls 2.86% to $483m on lower interest income
CIMB’s profit falls 2.86% to $483m on lower interest income
NIM fell but CIMB sees early signs of this compression bottoming out.
9 hours ago
CommBank tests AI banking assistant in app pilot
CommBank tests AI banking assistant in app pilot
CommBank Companion will use live data to deliver financial info to customers.
2 days ago
Philippines to tighten oversight of pawnshops and NBFIs
Philippines to tighten oversight of pawnshops and NBFIs
The council is also working to improve its monitoring of risks and interlinkages in the system.
2 days ago
Philippine banks resilient but energy and debt risks loom: regulators
Philippine banks resilient but energy and debt risks loom: regulators
Sectors sensitive to energy and interest rates were flagged by the stability council.
2 days ago
PNB cuts batch processing by 75% after two-year core banking over
PNB cuts batch processing by 75% after two-year core banking over
This frees IT teams from late-night monitoring and troubleshooting.
2 days ago
Singapore to slash private bank account opening to under a month
Singapore to slash private bank account opening to under a month
A new circular aims to cut onboarding bottlenecks.
2 days ago
MAS backs Singapore's finance edge as global risks deepen
MAS backs Singapore's finance edge as global risks deepen
MAS’ new circular aims to reduce private bank account opening to just one month.
3 days ago
Japan Post Bank net income surges 26.8% to $3.31b on interest and fee gains
Japan Post Bank net income surges 26.8% to $3.31b on interest and fee gains
Net interest income and net fees and commission rose in FY2026/3.
3 days ago
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Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
Wealth Management
Wealth clients shift focus from returns to retirement security
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Advisers face pressure to deliver faster service and broader financial planning.
Retail Banking
Standard Chartered and A*STAR lab to boost wealth, battle fraud.
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The $11.7m tie-up with A*STAR brings together 10 A*STAR researchers to explore wealth support and fraud control.
Financial Technology
HitPay eyes bigger share of traveller payments via QR
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Borderless QR lets tourists pay in home wallets with local settlement.
Cards & Payments
Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use
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Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.
HSBC unveils biggest wealth centre in Singapore
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Wood, stone, and textured fabrics with layered lighting create a private space.
Cards & Payments
SWIFT payment framework targets clearer fees and faster tracing
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More than 50 banks back changes that rely on existing systems.
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1. More than half of Filipinos have financial accounts but few hold bank accounts 2. MAS backs Singapore's finance edge as global risks deepen 3. Digital wallets seize 65% of APAC payments 4. CommBank tests AI banking assistant in app pilot 5. Singapore to slash private bank account opening to under a monthEvent News
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