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Indonesia loan growth slows with drawdown delays, NPLs under scrutiny
Malaysia-based investors are watching for signs of a recovery going into FY2026F.
7 hours ago
Hang Seng Bank backs policy measures to bolster markets, finance
Hang Seng Bank backs policy measures to bolster markets, finance
Chief exec Diana Cesar said that they will continue to work closely with Hong Kong authorities.
40 minutes ago
DBS, Franklin Templeton, Ripple launch tokenised fund trading solutions
DBS, Franklin Templeton, Ripple launch tokenised fund trading solutions
DDEx will list FT’s sgBENJI token alongside the Ripple USD stablecoin.
1 hour ago
Singapore and Hong Kong enhance banking supervision cooperation
Singapore and Hong Kong enhance banking supervision cooperation
It enhances supervision of cross-border operations of banks under their purview.
1 hour ago
Atome, Maya partner in $48m deal to expand lending
Atome, Maya partner in $48m deal to expand lending
They will work together to extend flexible payment options to Filipinos.
1 hour ago
BDO partners with VinFast, V-Green to boost the Philippines’ EV ecosystem
BDO partners with VinFast, V-Green to boost the Philippines’ EV ecosystem
BDO will support the expansion of the three companies.
1 hour ago
DBS launches new Asia Gateway operations hub at PBC Jurong
DBS launches new Asia Gateway operations hub at PBC Jurong
The bank said DAG houses about 1,000 Operations Group employees.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong's banks encouraged to explore tokenised deposits and assets
Hong Kong's banks encouraged to explore tokenised deposits and assets
Authorities are expected to work together to regularise the issuance of tokenised bonds.
20 hours ago
OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
OCBC to provide social loans to 10,000 women entrepreneurs by 2030
It has supported over 2,000 women-owned SMEs as of June 2025.
1 day ago
Australia, New Zealand propose reforms on AT1 capital rules
Australia, New Zealand propose reforms on AT1 capital rules
New Zealand wants to remove AT1 capital and introduce more granular standardised weights for credit risk.
1 day ago
Ant International to launch Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia
Ant International to launch Alipay+ in Saudi Arabia
It will connect to mada, Saudi Arabia’s national payment scheme.
1 day ago
SPD Bank Shanghai, XTransfer team up to help Chinese SMEs expand overseas
SPD Bank Shanghai, XTransfer team up to help Chinese SMEs expand overseas
They aim to provide “safer, more efficient, more convenient” global collection and cash management services.
1 day ago
ANZ sets up resolution program, to submit remediation plan
ANZ sets up resolution program, to submit remediation plan
ANZ could spend approximately A$150m on implementing the remediation plan.
1 day ago
SCB consolidates retail units under new consumer banking group
SCB consolidates retail units under new consumer banking group
It is overhauling its branches as well as upskilling branch staff and relationship managers.
1 day ago
Philippine cash remittances up 3% to $3.18b in July
Philippine cash remittances up 3% to $3.18b in July
Cumulative cash remittances for the January-July 2025 period is now at $19.93b.
1 day ago
CIMB Singapore rolls out card for sole proprietors and SME owners
CIMB Singapore rolls out card for sole proprietors and SME owners
It offers zero FX fees and complimentary airport lounge access.
1 day ago
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GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
2 days ago
Cards & Payments
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
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Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
Trade Finance
Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift
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Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.
Investment Banking
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
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It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
Lending & Credit
OCBC eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs
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OCBC Group has lent $1.17b to more than 1,800 repeat founders since 2017.
Cards & Payments
How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?
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HSBC and Citi allow 24/7 money transfers using the tech.
Banking Technology
Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps
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MSMEs are a key focus of the Philippine lender’s modernization efforts.
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