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Islamic banking gains global appeal
State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
5 days ago
JCB enables Apple Pay for Vietnamese cardholders
JCB enables Apple Pay for Vietnamese cardholders
JCB cardholders from Vietcombank, MBBank, and VPBank will enjoy the new service.
17 hours ago
Citi nabs Nomura senior MD as co-head of investment banking in Japan
Citi nabs Nomura senior MD as co-head of investment banking in Japan
Citi managing director Taiji Nagasaka will lead alongside new hire Akira Kiyota.
17 hours ago
Philippine thrift banks grew total assets by 6% to $19.5b t in 2024
Philippine thrift banks grew total assets by 6% to $19.5b t in 2024
Lending activities rose by 14.7% during the year.
17 hours ago
Chart of the Week: HK credit and charge card market to reach $132.4b
Chart of the Week: HK credit and charge card market to reach $132.4b
Banks are rolling out new services, such as a mobile virtual card and a dual-currency card.
1 day ago
Thailand’s new virtual banks not much threat to incumbents: report
Thailand’s new virtual banks not much threat to incumbents: report
Regulatory restrictions and target customer segments will keep them from growing too quickly.
1 day ago
CommBank deploys AI-powered bots to fight scams
CommBank deploys AI-powered bots to fight scams
The bots engage scammers, gather intelligence, and disrupt scam operations, it said.
2 days ago
ANZ’s group executive for technology and group services is retiring
ANZ’s group executive for technology and group services is retiring
Gerard Florian will pursue a “non-executive career”, the statement said.
2 days ago
Krungsri unveils corporate banking plans in ASEAN
Krungsri unveils corporate banking plans in ASEAN
It affirmed its desire to support Japanese corporations operating in Thailand.
2 days ago
Thailand’s central bank names new deputy governor
Thailand’s central bank names new deputy governor
Suwannee Jatsadasak is now deputy governor, corporate development.
2 days ago
AEON Credit Service’s profit up 31.3% to US$13.9m in Q1
AEON Credit Service’s profit up 31.3% to US$13.9m in Q1
Earnings per share is 26.11 HK cents.
2 days ago
JCB cardholders can now use cards to ride Shanghai, Beijing subway systems
JCB cardholders can now use cards to ride Shanghai, Beijing subway systems
It can be used in all 21 Shanghai subway lines and 29 Beijing subway lines.
2 days ago
MAS fines five payment firms $960,000 for AML/CFT breaches
MAS fines five payment firms $960,000 for AML/CFT breaches
These breaches were uncovered during MAS' examinations for compliance.
2 days ago
HSBC GPB appoints Ann Ling as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory
HSBC GPB appoints Ann Ling as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory
She will take over her new role on 1 July 2025.
4 days ago
Jeonbuk Bank weighed by large unsecured personal loans
Jeonbuk Bank weighed by large unsecured personal loans
Profitability may decline through 2026 due to declining loan yields.
4 days ago
Bank Negara Indonesia to see continued NIM pressure in Q2
Bank Negara Indonesia to see continued NIM pressure in Q2
Loan growth should accelerate in H2 2025.
4 days ago
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Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
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Islamic banking gains global appeal
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State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
5 days ago
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Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp
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Four of five clients use the bank’s mobile app regularly.
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Singapore's banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows
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For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world
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Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.
Cards & Payments
Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis
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There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.
Banking Technology
Gen Zers spur banking reinvention
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Young consumers are changing financial norms and expectations.
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