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SME Bank Malaysia names Samad Majid Zain as CEO
SME Bank Malaysia names Samad Majid Zain as CEO
He previously worked as a group chief operating officer at an investment bank.
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SMBC names 13 new managing directors across APAC
SMBC names 13 new managing directors across APAC
The promotions span a variety of roles both front-facing and in the middle and back office.
1 hour ago
Hyundai Card's Apple Pay cards find their home with teens and twenties
Hyundai Card's Apple Pay cards find their home with teens and twenties
Nearly 7 in 10 of new applicants for the card are in this demographic.
1 hour ago
Krungsri partners Thailand Post to co-develop financial and insurance products
Krungsri partners Thailand Post to co-develop financial and insurance products
The Thai bank will use the postal carrier service to develop new offerings.
2 hours ago
ZA Bank debuts AI predictor in football bracket campaign
ZA Bank debuts AI predictor in football bracket campaign
It analyses teams' past results and historical data.
4 hours ago
AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale
AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale
DBS aims to reduce time spent on preparing investment insights from hours to minutes using agentic AI.
20 hours ago
Asia insurers risk irrelevance as protection gaps widen
Asia insurers risk irrelevance as protection gaps widen
An expert said Singapore saves 36% of its income despite having high protection and critical illness gaps.
21 hours ago
Banks urged to turn pricing into a strategic growth lever
Banks urged to turn pricing into a strategic growth lever
A consultant says data-driven pricing can boost revenue and lower funding costs without sacrificing volume.
21 hours ago
AI governance failures threaten banks’ returns
AI governance failures threaten banks’ returns
95% of GenAI spend has no outcome as organisations remain in the early stages of adoption.
22 hours ago
Insurers chase AI gains as workers fear job losses
Insurers chase AI gains as workers fear job losses
Ninety-two million jobs may be displaced by AI by 2030.
22 hours ago
Trust Bank taps ecosystem to fuel digital banking growth
Trust Bank taps ecosystem to fuel digital banking growth
The digital lender credits partnerships, not just tech, for its scale to one million customers in under four years
23 hours ago
Asia insurers risk share loss as product edge fades
Asia insurers risk share loss as product edge fades
Joshi said seven or eight insurers now often compete with similar products.
23 hours ago
Organised crime forces banks to rethink fraud prevention
Organised crime forces banks to rethink fraud prevention
Industry leaders say collaboration is key to combating organised financial crime.
1 day ago
AI avatars Wendy and Wayne debut in OCBC WoW app
AI avatars Wendy and Wayne debut in OCBC WoW app
New app debuts round-the-clock portfolio insights through virtual advisers.
1 day ago
Central bank zeros in on securities, cross-border payments for digital Philippine peso
Central bank zeros in on securities, cross-border payments for digital Philippine peso
Project Agila findings will steer wholesale CBDC strategy for financial institutions.
1 day 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.
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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