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Citi boost FX team in Japan, JANA, and Asia South with new hires
Citi boost FX team in Japan, JANA, and Asia South with new hires
New hires include a head of corporate FX sales in India and three director-level hires.
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China Zheshang Bank credit costs to stay elevated over next two years
China Zheshang Bank credit costs to stay elevated over next two years
Loans to the property sector and inclusive finance will remain problems.
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GoTyme Bank now compatible with Google Pay
GoTyme Bank now compatible with Google Pay
Customers can pay without entering card details whenever there’s a Google Pay button.
2 hours ago
Tokyo positions fintech startups for global expansion
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Tokyo positions fintech startups for global expansion
Japan’s advancing regulatory environment is creating major opportunities for global fintechs.
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Tokenisation transforms liquidity management for global banks
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Tokenisation transforms liquidity management for global banks
Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo platform accelerates collateral velocity and cuts clearing fees.
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Standard Chartered filters AI through business-first lens
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Standard Chartered filters AI through business-first lens
Clear objectives and disciplined architecture are essential to scaling responsible AI.
21 hours ago
Agentic AI forces rethink of digital checkout
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Agentic AI forces rethink of digital checkout
Open standards and shared tokens are key to making AI-driven commerce work.
21 hours ago
RBI begins linking payments system with Europe’s instant payment settlement
RBI begins linking payments system with Europe’s instant payment settlement
The proposed linkage is expected to facilitate cross-border remittances.
23 hours ago
BSP says customers can still withdraw over $8,750 without delays
BSP says customers can still withdraw over $8,750 without delays
Customers will need to show a legitimate purpose of withdrawal.
23 hours ago
Manulife hires HSBC banker for Asia CFO role
Manulife hires HSBC banker for Asia CFO role
Ming Lau was most recently the CFO for HSBC Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
1 day ago
Aeon Bank and Zurich Malaysia extend partnership to offer Takaful plans
Aeon Bank and Zurich Malaysia extend partnership to offer Takaful plans
Customers can avail of a plan for as low as MYR5 or MYR18.
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8 in 10 young Aussies suffered financial difficulties in 2025
8 in 10 young Aussies suffered financial difficulties in 2025
Just 30% think they will afford a comfortable place to live in the next 12 months.
1 day ago
Atome Philippines rolls out SEAOIL fuel discounts to cardholders
Atome Philippines rolls out SEAOIL fuel discounts to cardholders
Cardholders will have to pre-purchase the fuel via the Price LOCQ app.
1 day ago
Siam Commercial Bank enables transaction completion via in-app chat
Siam Commercial Bank enables transaction completion via in-app chat
Customers do not need to enter account numbers or save QR codes.
1 day ago
HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s
HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s
The bank has a track record of sound asset quality, the ratings agency said.
1 day ago
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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
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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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Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
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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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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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