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JCB contactless payment launches in Taipei Metro
JCB contactless payment launches in Taipei Metro
Contactless payments are now available across four of Taiwan’s major metro systems.
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China's affluent household wealth hits $21.34t as succession wave looms
China's affluent household wealth hits $21.34t as succession wave looms
Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong rank as the top three cities with the richest households.
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Mizuho and Bank of Baroda join forces on India M&A finance
Mizuho and Bank of Baroda join forces on India M&A finance
The alliance also covers foreign exchange hedging and escrow support for transactions.
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Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
Middle East conflict threatens APAC banks with $180b losses
S&P says 92% of regional lenders still hold stable outlooks despite growing uncertainty.
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AI oversight gains urgency as deepfake scams surge 2,000%
AI oversight gains urgency as deepfake scams surge 2,000%
Ashwini Karandikar urged firms to map every point where AI influences risk-bearing decisions this year
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RHB warns UOB faces margin loan and asset quality risks
RHB warns UOB faces margin loan and asset quality risks
Commercial real estate remains a concern despite signs of improvement in some markets.
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Mynt IPO could raise $1.5b for GCash parent
Mynt IPO could raise $1.5b for GCash parent
The final price will be set later through a book building process.
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DBS brings first synthetic securitisation to market
DBS brings first synthetic securitisation to market
The $1.29b transaction expands the bank's capital toolkit to support future lending growth.
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Thailand SEC seeks tougher AML controls with travel rule for digital assets
Thailand SEC seeks tougher AML controls with travel rule for digital assets
The draft requires firms to share customer information with digital asset transfers.
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Philippine-based BPI to waive interbank transfer fees from 1 July
Philippine-based BPI to waive interbank transfer fees from 1 July
Transfers to banks and e-wallets will no longer cost $0.16 to $0.82.
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Mizuho net income climbs to $8.2b in fiscal 2025
Mizuho net income climbs to $8.2b in fiscal 2025
Basic income per common share increased to $2.89 from $1.45.
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Crédit Agricole CIB launches AI to replace manual ESG reviews
Crédit Agricole CIB launches AI to replace manual ESG reviews
The platform was first tested in Hong Kong before a wider APAC expansion.
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Margin squeeze to hit Thai bank earnings
Margin squeeze to hit Thai bank earnings
Loan growth holds up, but CGSI expects weaker profitability across eight lenders in Q2.
2 days ago
Singapore’s Ant International takes embedded finance arm Bettr to Brazil
Singapore’s Ant International takes embedded finance arm Bettr to Brazil
The QI Tech deal expands SME lending and BNPL in Brazil.
2 days ago
Philippine central bank revises payments framework to protect consumers
Philippine central bank revises payments framework to protect consumers
Banks and e-wallets must justify charges under the updated rules.
2 days ago
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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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Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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.
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How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?
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China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
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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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