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Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
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Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
Market-driven rates increase volatility and pressure banks and capital flows.
8 hours ago
HSBC rolls out TradeCash in Singapore
HSBC rolls out TradeCash in Singapore
Customers can draw down a loan using sales invoice data.
10 hours ago
Australia flags excessive car finance fees in eight-lender review
Australia flags excessive car finance fees in eight-lender review
One customer paid $6,222 in fees on top of typical lender and distributor fees.
10 hours ago
TMBThanachart’s NIM to rise to 2.92% in Q2 as loans shrink
TMBThanachart’s NIM to rise to 2.92% in Q2 as loans shrink
The bank is focusing on higher-yielding loan segments.
12 hours ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: Morgan Stanley caps $7b fund redemptions; StanChart eyes Bahrain wealth exit
Weekly Global News Wrap: Morgan Stanley caps $7b fund redemptions; StanChart eyes Bahrain wealth exit
And JPMorgan will launch AI agents later this year.
12 hours ago
BSP lets Philippine banks exclude paper losses from capital ratios
BSP lets Philippine banks exclude paper losses from capital ratios
The measure is in effect until December 2026.
1 day ago
South Korean bad loans climb as new delinquencies outpace resolutions
South Korean bad loans climb as new delinquencies outpace resolutions
There were more unsecured loans and less resolved loans in April.
1 day ago
Siam Commercial Bank and Sansiri push for 50% paper reduction this year
Siam Commercial Bank and Sansiri push for 50% paper reduction this year
Sansiri will use SCB's Digital Workflow technology.
1 day ago
ASB Bank fined $3.84m for 7 AML breaches
ASB Bank fined $3.84m for 7 AML breaches
The bank admitted to seven breaches of AML/CFT rules.
1 day ago
ShanCom Bank offers exclusive mortgages for Henderson buyers
ShanCom Bank offers exclusive mortgages for Henderson buyers
Buyers are offered a cash rebate of up to 1.3% and first-year home insurance.
1 day ago
Citi bolsters APAC DCM franchise with hires from HSBC and UBS
Citi bolsters APAC DCM franchise with hires from HSBC and UBS
Anthony Yap joins Citi in Sydney whilst Maria Chua joins the bank in Hong Kong.
2 days ago
Green Link posts eightfold income growth on disciplined SME focus and AI investment
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Green Link posts eightfold income growth on disciplined SME focus and AI investment
Green Link says digital banks fail by mimicking traditional models as agentic AI offers a way to serve SMEs at lower cost.
2 days ago
HSBC Australia fined $24.53m over scam protection failures
HSBC Australia fined $24.53m over scam protection failures
HSBC admitted to inadequate scam controls in its internal transfer system between May 2023-2024.
2 days ago
NAB deploys AI analytics tool saving 2-4 days per use case
NAB deploys AI analytics tool saving 2-4 days per use case
Genie translates plain English questions into structured SQL queries.
2 days ago
ANZ opens 27 branches on Saturdays for home loans and specialist banking
ANZ opens 27 branches on Saturdays for home loans and specialist banking
There will be no over the counter services on Saturdays.
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
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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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