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Exceptional fintech leaders, innovations honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025
The awards programme lauded the region’s finest in financial technology.
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DCS expands into Web3 payments with new platform
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DCS expands into Web3 payments with new platform
Move from card issuer to full-stack enabler marks shift toward embedded finance.
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Australia court upholds five claims against Mayfair 101 head
Australia court upholds five claims against Mayfair 101 head
Mayfair 101 made multiple false and misleading representations in marketing some of its products.
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Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties
Japan’s megabanks brace for lower earnings growth on US uncertainties
They only expect a 7.9% net income growth, lower than the 25.3% previously.
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Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
The coverage ratio rose during the month.
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Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
The balance of revolving credit and undue balance of installment both fell.
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SMBC invests in space transport and satellite integration startup
SMBC invests in space transport and satellite integration startup
The megabank seeks to help grow Japan’s space industry.
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BOC International’s investment risk is limited, profitability stable: report
BOC International’s investment risk is limited, profitability stable: report
Its brokerage income has remained stable in the pats 4 years.
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Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Sellers can receive Amazon payouts directly into Aspire’s local currency accounts.
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Natixis CIB expands APAC investment banking team with two hires
Natixis CIB expands APAC investment banking team with two hires
Thaddeus Tien and Omkar Joshi will both be based in Singapore.
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Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Koreans using the Paybooc app can now make QR payments in the country.
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Banks to participate in Australia’s tokenised asset settlement research
Banks to participate in Australia’s tokenised asset settlement research
There will be 24 use cases explored in the project.
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Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
It promotes diversification and focuses on minimising loss in the worst-case scenarios.
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South Korean banks’ deposits and household loans expanded in June
South Korean banks’ deposits and household loans expanded in June
Corporate loans and asset management funds fell.
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Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance
Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance
ATM and ATM+ services won’t be available on certain dates and times in July.
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Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
The bank does not have authorization to carry a banking business in Hong Kong.
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Banks, insurers rethink app strategy to solve real user problems
OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
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The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
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Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
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Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
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Islamic banking gains global appeal
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State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
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Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp
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Four of five clients use the bank’s mobile app regularly.
Banking Technology
Singapore's banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows
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For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world
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Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.
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The financial institution bagged the ASEAN SME Bank of the Year, SME Bank of the Year - Hong Kong, and SME Bank of the Year - Indonesia.
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