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MAS bans 2 ex-relationship managers over money laundering case
MAS bans 2 ex-relationship managers over money laundering case
They are each given prohibition orders of 16 years and 7 years, respectively.
5 hours ago
KBank and Shizuoka mark 15 years of cooperation
KBank and Shizuoka mark 15 years of cooperation
The two banks have helped over 300 Japanese companies expand in Thailand.
6 hours ago
ASIC cautions Aussie Gen Z about financial advice from socmed and AI
ASIC cautions Aussie Gen Z about financial advice from socmed and AI
Trust from unreliable sources is contributing to riskier financial decisions, ASIC warned.
6 hours ago
Thai finance firms’ profit up 9% to $190.7m on more loans
Thai finance firms’ profit up 9% to $190.7m on more loans
Sawad and Tidlor saw credit costs rise in Q4.
18 hours ago
Mastercard launches cross-border payments suite for Asia-Pacific SMEs
Mastercard launches cross-border payments suite for Asia-Pacific SMEs
The platform allows SMEs to manage payments, collections, and expenses through a single touchpoint.
1 day ago
Aussie Big 4 banks raise home interest rates by 0.25%
Aussie Big 4 banks raise home interest rates by 0.25%
ANZ, CBA, and NAB’s changes are effective 27 March 2026
2 days ago
Mastercard and Bank of Shanghai team up for China cross-border payments
Mastercard and Bank of Shanghai team up for China cross-border payments
It is expected to benefit SMEs and international students.
4 days ago
MUFG inks strategic partnership with the State Bank of India
MUFG inks strategic partnership with the State Bank of India
They will help Japanese and Indian companies expand in India and globally.
5 days ago
Mastercard rolls out 400-restaurant gourmet program for elite cardholders
Mastercard rolls out 400-restaurant gourmet program for elite cardholders
With a minimum spend, cardholders can avail credit or complimentary glasses of wine.
5 days ago
UnionPay rolls out products on the Way4 platform
UnionPay rolls out products on the Way4 platform
UPI eyes more integrations in the near future.
5 days ago
Ripple seeks Australian AFSL license as payments volume doubles
Ripple seeks Australian AFSL license as payments volume doubles
It has over 75 regulatory licenses globally.
5 days ago
Mizuho pivots to automated reporting to meet Japan’s new IFRS 9 standards
Mizuho pivots to automated reporting to meet Japan’s new IFRS 9 standards
It will use FIS’ balance sheet manager solution to assess credit losses.
5 days ago
PayPay prices Nasdaq IPO at $16 to raise $880m
PayPay prices Nasdaq IPO at $16 to raise $880m
It's over 54.98 million shares on offer are priced at $16 per share.
5 days ago
ANZ names Tammy Medard as group executive business & private bank
ANZ names Tammy Medard as group executive business & private bank
Medard will join the executive committee.
5 days ago
Private banks risk missing $113t women’s wealth opportunity
Private banks risk missing $113t women’s wealth opportunity
Women may control 40% of investible wealth.
5 days ago
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Will reforms save South Korea’s mutual savings banks?
Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.
How will Hong Kong banks handle talent shortage and tight budgets?
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.
How will agentic AI change online payments?
It’s unclear who’s liable if it over‑orders or pays the wrong merchant.
How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.
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BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking
Wealth management is a key part of the shift.
11 hours ago
Trade Finance
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
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Financing alone is rarely enough.
4 days ago
Wholesale Banking
Citi's Isobel Nordstrom guides Asian banks through change
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Clients increasingly seek the lender’s advice on supply chains, trade, and risks.
5 days ago
Retail Banking
StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs
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Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.
Financial Technology
Dah Sing revamps banking platform for SMEs
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It combines remote onboarding, business hubs, fee cuts, and an FX debit card.
Cards & Payments
BofA’s Winnie Chen charts real-time payment path
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Companies want simplicity and certainty as they move funds across borders.
Lending & Credit
Yoonmee Jeong drives OCBC’s green finance push in Asia
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The wager is that transition finance will expand even if the alliances around it do not.
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