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Aussie mortgage holders and renters lead in unpaid card debt: survey
Mortgage payers owe A$1,342 on average, compared to homeowners owing A$787.
16 hours ago
UnionBank offers 0% installment plans in Ikea for credit card holders
UnionBank offers 0% installment plans in Ikea for credit card holders
For a minimum spend, cardholders can avail a 0% installment plan for 3 months.
12 hours ago
Macquarie Group’s net profit up 3% to A$1.65b in H1 2026
Macquarie Group’s net profit up 3% to A$1.65b in H1 2026
Net operating income and operating expenses are both higher compared to a year earlier.
12 hours ago
OCBC net profit holds steady at $1.98b in Q3
OCBC net profit holds steady at $1.98b in Q3
Quarter-on-quarter, net profit was up 9% from $1.82b.
12 hours ago
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Assets rose thanks to stable domestic deposits, and strong liquidity and buffers.
14 hours ago
NAB sees net profit dip 2.9% to A$6.76b in FY2025
NAB sees net profit dip 2.9% to A$6.76b in FY2025
The group saw a deterioration in its business lending portfolio, the bank reported.
14 hours ago
Airwallex surpasses $1b in annual recurring revenue
Airwallex surpasses $1b in annual recurring revenue
The Americas and EMEA make up 35% of its revenue.
1 day ago
Australians pull back on spending to afford a home loan: survey
Australians pull back on spending to afford a home loan: survey
Despite this, 1 in 3 Australians believe that they will never afford their own home.
1 day ago
Societe Generale names head for Power, Utilities, & Infrastructure investments
Societe Generale names head for Power, Utilities, & Infrastructure investments
Anoop Chaudhry will be based in Hong Kong.
1 day ago
OCBC names Melvyn Low as group chief strategy & transformation officer
OCBC names Melvyn Low as group chief strategy & transformation officer
He will continue to lead the global transaction banking division.
1 day ago
GoTyme Bank reports 7.8 million users after three years
GoTyme Bank reports 7.8 million users after three years
Customers can make deposits and withdrawals in 1,450 partner locations.
1 day ago
JCB, Agoda ink three-year deal for joint campaigns and co-marketing
JCB, Agoda ink three-year deal for joint campaigns and co-marketing
JCB cardmembers will enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers in key markets.
1 day ago
UOB’s net profit down 16% to $443m in Q3
UOB’s net profit down 16% to $443m in Q3
This was due to net interest income declining 8% year on year to $2.3b.
1 day ago
DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M
DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M
The group attributed this to the impact of the global minimum tax.
1 day ago
Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study
Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study
In terms of price, Japan is most expensive whilst New Zealand saw the most growth.
1 day ago
BRI on track to hit full-year target despite lower Q3 profit results
BRI on track to hit full-year target despite lower Q3 profit results
Credit costs are guided to have a slight improvement in 2026.
2 days ago
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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Banking Technology
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
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It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
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Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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