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Natixis CIB opens branch in India’s GIFT City
Natixis CIB opens branch in India’s GIFT City
It offers foreign currency denominated structured products and finance, amongst others.
2 hours ago
Ant Int’l deploys privacy enhancing technologies in Alipay+
Ant Int’l deploys privacy enhancing technologies in Alipay+
Only encrypted data is transferred to Alipay+ for processing.
3 hours ago
CIMB sees no Q1 asset quality hit from oil shock
CIMB sees no Q1 asset quality hit from oil shock
Direct, first-order impact on its overall portfolio is likely to be contained, according to management.
3 hours ago
Lower credit costs lift ICICI Bank profits to $1.46b in Q4
HDFC Bank profit rises 9% to $2.04b on treasury income gains
HDFC Bank profit rises 9% to $2.04b on treasury income gains
But fee income growth is slower than expected.
3 hours ago
Fragmented rules and AI push banks to overhaul controls
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Fragmented rules and AI push banks to overhaul controls
Governance gaps and rising cyber risks force tighter oversight as AI scales.
8 hours ago
Over 2 in 3 APAC adults say financial scams are on the rise: LSEG
Over 2 in 3 APAC adults say financial scams are on the rise: LSEG
Australians are most concerned about scams whilst the Chinese are likeliest to lose money.
13 hours ago
SCBX net profit down 18.5% to $316.85m in Q1 on lower interest income
SCBX net profit down 18.5% to $316.85m in Q1 on lower interest income
SCBX said it conducted a comprehensive review of the loan portfolios across SCB.
1 day ago
HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer
HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer
He is currently the chief investment officer for China.
1 day ago
KBank’s net profit up 42.71% to $456.16m as Middle East conflict yet to bite
KBank’s net profit up 42.71% to $456.16m as Middle East conflict yet to bite
The increased economic uncertainty may pose risks to its future operating performance.
1 day ago
Standard Chartered and A*STAR set up an AI for Banking Innovation Lab
Standard Chartered and A*STAR set up an AI for Banking Innovation Lab
The three-year partnership is expected to accelerate AI research.
1 day ago
Kiatnakin Phatra Q1 net profit surge 84% on fee growth and lower losses
Kiatnakin Phatra Q1 net profit surge 84% on fee growth and lower losses
Credit costs did rise in Q1 as the bank braces for the geopolitical impact.
1 day ago
TMBThanachart Bank posts higher Q1 profit despite shrinking loan book
TMBThanachart Bank posts higher Q1 profit despite shrinking loan book
The bank saw a decline in auto loans, credit card loan repayments, and large corporate loans.
1 day ago
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
GlobalData says the sector will hold the top end use position through 2029.
1 day ago
Krungthai Card beats Q1 profit estimates but credit costs loom
Krungthai Card beats Q1 profit estimates but credit costs loom
However, its NPL ratio rose to 1.96% due to its non-core leasing business.
2 days ago
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Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use
Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.
1 day ago
HSBC unveils biggest wealth centre in Singapore
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2 days ago
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SWIFT payment framework targets clearer fees and faster tracing
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More than 50 banks back changes that rely on existing systems.
2 days ago
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Foreign owners scale digital credit via Philippine rural banks
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Digital lending models are stretching the rural banking mandate.
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Japanese banks bet billions on Indian finance, tech growth
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GFTN is working with both sides on talent, technology, and market access.
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
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Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
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ZA Bank’s Sidney Siu champions compliance by design
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