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Aussie banks launch digital locks versus online fraud
Cybercriminals now use AI and deepfakes to scam people.
4 days ago
DBS Hong Kong unveils new membership tier for treasuries clients
DBS Hong Kong unveils new membership tier for treasuries clients
Clients can enjoy brokerage fees starting at just 0.1%.
4 hours ago
China’s XTransfer granted electronic money institution license in the Netherlands
China’s XTransfer granted electronic money institution license in the Netherlands
They plan to expand services across 30 countries in Europe.
8 hours ago
Jeju Bank will still have Shinhan FG support despite diluted stake
Jeju Bank will still have Shinhan FG support despite diluted stake
The Korean bank will expand its business outside of Jeju Island, says Moody’s.
9 hours ago
DBS adds extra toggle when adding cards to mobile wallets
DBS adds extra toggle when adding cards to mobile wallets
This creates a “deliberate pause” for users to verify their intention, the bank said.
10 hours ago
Sea rebrands digital finance business SeaMoney to Monee
Sea rebrands digital finance business SeaMoney to Monee
It has also opened a new headquarters for its digital finance operations.
10 hours ago
OCBC’s net profit rose 5% to S$1.88b in Q1 2025
OCBC’s net profit rose 5% to S$1.88b in Q1 2025
Earnings per share is S$1.68 for the quarter.
10 hours ago
Australia launches new license application portal
Australia launches new license application portal
It has automatic pre-filling of application details.
1 day ago
CIMB still on track to hit 2025 loan growth target
CIMB still on track to hit 2025 loan growth target
Clients have reportedly turned cautious.
1 day ago
Macquarie Bank to make remediation plan for recurring compliance failures
Macquarie Bank to make remediation plan for recurring compliance failures
The bank failed to prevent 11 suspicious orders placed on the electricity futures market.
1 day ago
NZ banks have ‘strong capital and liquidity buffers’ to maintain credit flows
NZ banks have ‘strong capital and liquidity buffers’ to maintain credit flows
Risks have risen, but the banks remain profitable and bad loans will decline.
1 day ago
Bhutan enables national-level crypto payment with Binance Pay
Bhutan enables national-level crypto payment with Binance Pay
The QR payments are expected to accept over 100 cryptos.
1 day ago
Hong Leong Bank unveils Meet @ HLB Branch concept in Semenyih
Hong Leong Bank unveils Meet @ HLB Branch concept in Semenyih
The branch is open from 12:30 PM to 7PM, including weekends.
1 day ago
Banks must diversify income and review pricing: analysts
Banks must diversify income and review pricing: analysts
They must identify customer relationships with low or negative profit.
1 day ago
DBS’ net profit fell 2% to S$2.9b in Q1 2025 on higher tax expenses.
DBS’ net profit fell 2% to S$2.9b in Q1 2025 on higher tax expenses.
Interim dividend is 60 cents per ordinary share.
1 day ago
APAC banks outpace EU in digital adoption although branches still needed
APAC banks outpace EU in digital adoption although branches still needed
Malaysia and the Philippines expanded their branch networks between 2019 and 2023.
2 days ago
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Malaysia’s development banks told to plug lending gap for MSMEs
Productive sectors need more capital to stimulate the slowing economy.
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Malaysia’s development banks told to plug lending gap for MSMEs
Productive sectors need more capital to stimulate the slowing economy.
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