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MUFG support may lower Shriram’s risky loans over time: report
MUFG support may lower Shriram’s risky loans over time: report
It enhances Shriram’s access to capital and funding markets over time, said CreditSights.
15 hours ago
CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB and the KL city hall will also host events, festivals, and even public arc initiatives.
16 hours ago
UOB faces margin pressure in Q1 as fees ease
UOB faces margin pressure in Q1 as fees ease
Wealth management fees may grow at around 3.3% YoY during the quarter, said CGSI.
16 hours ago
OCBC rolls out gen AI skills training programme for wealth advisors
OCBC rolls out gen AI skills training programme for wealth advisors
It is now live in Singapore and will be rolled out in Malaysia and Hong Kong at a later date.
16 hours ago
StashAway launches lifetime perks for regular investors
StashAway launches lifetime perks for regular investors
They can get an additional 0.15% pa returns or add to their ETF portfolio with no order fee.
16 hours ago
ING's Philippine leaders advance AI strategy with sustainability focus
ING's Philippine leaders advance AI strategy with sustainability focus
ING maintains a clear position that its AI strategy is grounded in responsibility and sustainability.
17 hours ago
Digital assets to become treasury standard in 5 years: HSBC survey
Digital assets to become treasury standard in 5 years: HSBC survey
Majority of Asian businesses and investors polled said that digital assets will reshape capital markets.
1 day ago
DBS Q1 profit may fall to $2.2b on margin pressure and record wealth fees
DBS Q1 profit may fall to $2.2b on margin pressure and record wealth fees
Wealth fees could grow by around 10.5% year-on-year, analysts said.
1 day ago
Vietnam’s HDBank partners LSE to drive cross-border fundraising
Vietnam’s HDBank partners LSE to drive cross-border fundraising
They have made cooperation agreements with several Vietnamese businesses.
1 day ago
BSP offers loan relief measures to ease energy price pressures
BSP offers loan relief measures to ease energy price pressures
The BSP also asked FIs to temporarily suspend online banking and e-money service fees and charges.
1 day ago
Hyundai Card draws younger users to premium card lineup
Hyundai Card draws younger users to premium card lineup
Nearly 3 in 4 of its “The Orange” or e-commerce-targeted card customers are aged 20 to 39.
1 day ago
Philippine Business Bank’s net income rise to $31.7m in 2025 on higher interest income
Philippine Business Bank’s net income rise to $31.7m in 2025 on higher interest income
PBB expects the operating environment to remain challenging in the coming months
1 day ago
China lending misses expectations on weaker corporate and household demand
China lending misses expectations on weaker corporate and household demand
Geopolitical tensions are adding to uncertainty, said BofA Global Research.
1 day ago
Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years
Banks expected to expand digital tools whilst maintaining relationship-based service.
2 days ago
The Philippines and UAE move to connect instant payment systems
The Philippines and UAE move to connect instant payment systems
They also floated plans to connect card switches and messaging systems in the future.
2 days ago
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How can HSBC and StanChart-backed stablecoins change HKD payments?
Different target users may determine whether bank-led tokens gain everyday traction.
How can Vietnam lenders manage liquidity stress?
The loan-deposit growth gap pushes banks toward risky wholesale funding.
How can China balance bank pricing power with financial stability?
Lenders gain when prices rise but bear losses when loans sour.
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