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Singapore and Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement
Singapore and Japan renew bilateral swap arrangement
They can exchange local currencies of up to S$15b or JPY1.1t.
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CIMB’s net profit up 2.34% to $502.6m in Q3
CIMB’s net profit up 2.34% to $502.6m in Q3
Non-interest income rose by over 20% during the quarter.
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OCBC to enable scan and pay on all China merchant QRs by Q1 2026
OCBC to enable scan and pay on all China merchant QRs by Q1 2026
By then, OCBC app users can pay via Alipay, Weixin Pay, and UnionPay.
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ICBC to meet increased capital req’s after G-SIB upgrade: S&P
ICBC to meet increased capital req’s after G-SIB upgrade: S&P
Its 21.52% TLAC already exceeds the new minimum requirement
5 hours ago
Australia’s new mortgage caps unlikely to hit bank credit growth
Australia’s new mortgage caps unlikely to hit bank credit growth
The new limit may mitigate risks of significant increases in household debt.
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This week in finance: CIMB Singapore's new card for sole proprietors; banks' real estate woes; in-app chat services heat up
This week in finance: CIMB Singapore's new card for sole proprietors; banks' real estate woes; in-app chat services heat up
GoTyme Bank is now compatible with Google Pay.
2 days ago
Brand reputation, transparent fees drive trust in fintech platforms
Brand reputation, transparent fees drive trust in fintech platforms
Respondents from four SEA countries now somewhat or highly trust fintechs.
3 days ago
GoTyme Bank rolls out crypto investment services in the Philippines
GoTyme Bank rolls out crypto investment services in the Philippines
Customers can invest in 11 cryptos without registering on a third-party platform.
3 days ago
Malaysia’s GXBank facilitated 220 million transactions in 2025
Malaysia’s GXBank facilitated 220 million transactions in 2025
The bank has also disbursed about MYR25m to MSMEs via GX FlexiLoan.
3 days ago
OxPay clinches licence in Bhutan, will launch crypto B2B payments
OxPay clinches licence in Bhutan, will launch crypto B2B payments
It is setting up a subsidiary in Gelephu Mindfulness City.
3 days ago
Bank of East Asia extends Tai Po branch’s business hours
Bank of East Asia extends Tai Po branch’s business hours
It will be open until 6PM on November 27-28, 2025.
3 days ago
AI trust gap threatens banks’ responsible adoption
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AI trust gap threatens banks’ responsible adoption
Financial institutions confront rising risks from untested and opaque AI systems.
4 days ago
GenAI pressures overhaul banks’ data foundations
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GenAI pressures overhaul banks’ data foundations
Financial firms race to strengthen data quality and governance.
4 days ago
AI disruption accelerates Southeast Asia’s telecom shift
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AI disruption accelerates Southeast Asia’s telecom shift
Regional telcos turn to AI to boost efficiency and revenue.
4 days ago
UOB scales innovation to strengthen regional competitiveness
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UOB scales innovation to strengthen regional competitiveness
UOB’s Innovation Group is driving bank-wide adoption of AI, blockchain, and productivity-boosting tools.
4 days ago
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DANA Indonesia launches verified digital wallet for teens
The move targets a group often overlooked in policy and product design.
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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
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Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
Cards & Payments
DANA eyes wider ASEAN reach with cross-border payment push
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It is broadening merchant acceptance both online and at physical points of sale.
Cards & Payments
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
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More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
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Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Bhagavi Sridharan of Aditya Birla Capital Digital
Bhagavi Sridharan explains how the ABCD app offers a seamless, unified experience across diverse financial products.
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