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Leading banks, financial companies lauded at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2025
The awards programme celebrated the region’s top performers in retail, wholesale, and corporate and investment banking.
39 minutes ago
UOB signs MoUs to support business expansion across ASEAN
UOB signs MoUs to support business expansion across ASEAN
These partnerships aim to enhance trade, investment, and the internationalisation of Singapore enterprises.
4 hours ago
Singapore fraud losses rise as APP scams take over
Singapore fraud losses rise as APP scams take over
The report revealed human-initiated attacks in Singapore surged by 30% YoY, even as automated bot attacks declined by 27%.
5 hours ago
Aussie banks welcome confirmation of payee system
Aussie banks welcome confirmation of payee system
It will check if the account names and numbers entered by the payer.
22 hours ago
APAC syndicated lending dip 3.39% to $241.48b on lower deal volumes
APAC syndicated lending dip 3.39% to $241.48b on lower deal volumes
Syndicated loans in H1 fell to its lowest six-month tally in 3 years.
22 hours ago
Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia
Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia
Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia
22 hours ago
Top Philippine banks’ strong capitalisation, liquidity a buffer for macro risks
Top Philippine banks’ strong capitalisation, liquidity a buffer for macro risks
Provisioning costs are expected to remain elevated as they expand their consumer loan books.
22 hours ago
Standard Chartered faces legal battle over $2.7b fraud claims in 1MDB case
Standard Chartered faces legal battle over $2.7b fraud claims in 1MDB case
The liquidators alleged that it permitted over 100 transfers related to the scandal.
22 hours ago
OCBC app enables text resizing in English and Mandarin
OCBC app enables text resizing in English and Mandarin
About 70% of app screens have been covered in the initial rollout.
1 day ago
MAS proposes revisions to PHS, complex products framework
MAS proposes revisions to PHS, complex products framework
Investment-Linked Policies (ILPs) will require a PHS under the proposals.
1 day ago
UOB, Frasers Thailand to support investments in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
UOB, Frasers Thailand to support investments in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
UOB Thailand will offer financial solutions to business expanding in the three countries.
1 day ago
Ant launches agentic AI travel companion embedded in mobile wallets
Ant launches agentic AI travel companion embedded in mobile wallets
The service is available in Alipay, AlipayHK, and GCash to start.
1 day ago
Bank Mandiri’s interest margin upper target 'challenging' to attain
Bank Mandiri’s interest margin upper target 'challenging' to attain
Loan growth momentum could pick up in the second half of 2025.
1 day ago
Bank Australia’s Qudos merger solidifies its competitive position
Bank Australia’s Qudos merger solidifies its competitive position
Its Qudos and Australian Unity Bank mergers are not expected to disrupt core activities.
1 day ago
Malaysia’s private sector loans up 5.4% in May
Malaysia’s private sector loans up 5.4% in May
Business loan growth accelerated whilst corporate bond growth moderated.
1 day ago
DBS offers cardholder deals, rebates at over 680 retail outlets
DBS offers cardholder deals, rebates at over 680 retail outlets
These include partnerships with Cold Storage, CS Fresh, and 7-Eleven, amongst others.
1 day ago
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Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
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HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited earns two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The company was recognised for accelerating its growth and cementing leadership in wealth management.