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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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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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Retail Banking Foreign owners scale digital credit via Philippine rural banks
Digital lending models are stretching the rural banking mandate.
Banking Technology Japanese banks bet billions on Indian finance, tech growth
GFTN is working with both sides on talent, technology, and market access.
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
Financial Technology ZA Bank’s Sidney Siu champions compliance by design
Governance isn’t a blocker, it’s a leadership tool.
Islamic Banking Islamic lenders hit digital wall on slow rollout
Products don’t evolve quickly due to extra layers of review.
Maybank Indonesia shifts to selective lending
The listed bank wants to ensure growth remains disciplined and resilient.
Cash Management From teller to group cash head: Tesy Mathew charts DBS’s cash evolution
Treasurers need better cash visibility as payments accelerate.

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