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SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital
SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital
The Japanese megabank earlier reported a profit of $8.99b for the 9M period.
16 hours ago
Taiwan revolving credit rises to $3.78b in Dec 2025
Taiwan revolving credit rises to $3.78b in Dec 2025
Monthly retail sales surged to NT$453.7b, from $396.7b a month earlier.
17 hours ago
Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3
Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3
Dividend is forecasted to be JPY70 for FY2026/3.
17 hours ago
NPCI’s FiMI AI model to handle UPI disputes
NPCI’s FiMI AI model to handle UPI disputes
It uses an agentic AI framework for multi-step reasoning tasks.
18 hours ago
CIMB tests tokenised sukuk under Malaysia’s digital asset hub
CIMB tests tokenised sukuk under Malaysia’s digital asset hub
It will evaluate bank-grade tokenisation across issuance, payment, and settlement.
18 hours ago
Maybank pilots tokenised ringgit for cross-border payments
Maybank pilots tokenised ringgit for cross-border payments
The bank aims to pioneer a range of tokenised assets, from Islamic finance to wealth products.
18 hours ago
CMB International and MA Financial to co-manage $600m private credit fund
CMB International and MA Financial to co-manage $600m private credit fund
The fund will focus on senior secured leveraged loans.
18 hours ago
NAB underlying net profit jumps 12% to $3.1b in Q1
NAB underlying net profit jumps 12% to $3.1b in Q1
This was driven by the strong performance of its customer facing divisions.
19 hours ago
DBS pilots Visa Intelligent Commerce for agent-initiated payments
DBS pilots Visa Intelligent Commerce for agent-initiated payments
Pilot tests AI agents completing everyday purchases using issuer-controlled payment flows.
1 day ago
Australia’s BEN to see low credit losses but at risk from housing shock: S&P
Australia’s BEN to see low credit losses but at risk from housing shock: S&P
Operating efficiency will likely continue to improve on digital investments.
2 days ago
Mizuho FG’s CET1 ratio climbs to 13.76% as capital base grows
Mizuho FG’s CET1 ratio climbs to 13.76% as capital base grows
The megabank earlier announced that it has achieved 90% of its profit target.
2 days ago
BEA’s profit down 24% to $447.87m in 2025 as China losses mount
BEA’s profit down 24% to $447.87m in 2025 as China losses mount
Commercial real estate (CRE) accounted for 77% of BEA’s loan loss provisions.
2 days ago
Alipay’s agentic-powered AI Pay exceeds 120 million transactions
Alipay’s agentic-powered AI Pay exceeds 120 million transactions
AI Pay is being used by Luckin Coffee and Rokid, amongst others.
5 days ago
Japan’s PayPay files for Nasdaq IPO
Japan’s PayPay files for Nasdaq IPO
A public offering of the American depositary shares is also planned.
5 days ago
MariBank links remittances to Weixin Pay via TenPay Global
MariBank links remittances to Weixin Pay via TenPay Global
Users can send salaries and savings via MariBank Overseas Transfers.
5 days ago
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How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing
They're redesigning counters and drive-thrus for QR codes and e-wallets.
2 days ago
BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
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Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
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Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
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Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
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Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub
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An internal staircase now connects the corporate and wealth management teams across two levels.
Cards & Payments
XTransfer targets $20t market with Alipay-style instant transfers
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Buyers and sellers can complete transfers 24/7 in as fast as 15 minutes.
Cards & Payments
Visa urges banks to bridge data gap as payment choice surges
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One bank doubled its cards in force and grew payment volumes by over 20%.
Financial Technology
GFTN targets growth-stage fintechs with $200m fund
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The focus will be on firms that have shown commercial traction and scale.
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