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1 in 2 APAC consumers name financial wellness as top priority: survey
APAC Gen Zs rate financial wellness higher than other age groups.
7 hours ago
CBA’s digital home loan channel its fastest growing
CBA’s digital home loan channel its fastest growing
First-time home buyers have become more comfortable with digital loans, CBA said.
6 hours ago
Metrobank hits record $635.77m earnings in 9M 2025
Metrobank hits record $635.77m earnings in 9M 2025
NPL ratio of 1.7% is lower than the 3.6% industry average, the bank said.
6 hours ago
UnionBank names two senior hires for enterprise data and delivery
UnionBank names two senior hires for enterprise data and delivery
The appointments are effective 3 November 2025.
6 hours ago
Krungthai announces maintenance affecting UnionPay debit card use
Krungthai announces maintenance affecting UnionPay debit card use
The card will be temporarily unavailable for use on 11 November 2025.
6 hours ago
HDBank’s net profit up 17% to $562m in 9M 2025
HDBank’s net profit up 17% to $562m in 9M 2025
Non-interest income rose 178.6% year-on-year to $204.1m.
7 hours ago
ZA Bank advances IADS adoption to back HKMA’s Fintech 2030 goals
ZA Bank advances IADS adoption to back HKMA’s Fintech 2030 goals
Expansion aligns with HKMA’s Fintech 2030 vision.
9 hours ago
ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
This includes the A$240m ASIC settlement and A$285b related to PT Panin.
1 day ago
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
Australia is not building enough homes to make housing accessible, the CEO said.
1 day ago
Hang Seng Bank launches money lock feature
Hang Seng Bank launches money lock feature
Money locked cannot be withdrawn or transferred via online or phone banking.
1 day ago
ShaComm Bank, HashKey team up for digital asset push
ShaComm Bank, HashKey team up for digital asset push
They will jointly launch a co-branded credit card with a dual rewards program.
1 day ago
Affluent cardholders lead spending, travel activity after F1 race: Visa
Affluent cardholders lead spending, travel activity after F1 race: Visa
Affluent card users have 65% more shopping spend whilst 35% of travellers visited other places post-race weekend.
1 day ago
MAS, police tighten coordination for Prince Holding Group probe
MAS, police tighten coordination for Prince Holding Group probe
MAS said FIs have filed early alerts and shut suspect accounts, limiting fund exposure.
1 day ago
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 9.9% to $1.18b in 9M 2025
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 9.9% to $1.18b in 9M 2025
Net interest margin is 2.81% as of end-September 2025.
1 day ago
Global finance app installs rise 27% as usage surges in 2025
Global finance app installs rise 27% as usage surges in 2025
Users also spent more time per session, averaging 6.59 minutes.
3 days ago
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
Neil Falconer has been appointed to lead the Singapore arm of HSBC Innovation Banking.
4 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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