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Exceptional fintech leaders, innovations honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025
The awards programme lauded the region’s finest in financial technology.
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BOC International’s investment risk is limited, profitability stable: report
BOC International’s investment risk is limited, profitability stable: report
Its brokerage income has remained stable in the pats 4 years.
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Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Sellers can receive Amazon payouts directly into Aspire’s local currency accounts.
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Natixis CIB expands APAC investment banking team with two hires
Natixis CIB expands APAC investment banking team with two hires
Thaddeus Tien and Omkar Joshi will both be based in Singapore.
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Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Koreans using the Paybooc app can now make QR payments in the country.
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Banks to participate in Australia’s tokenised asset settlement research
Banks to participate in Australia’s tokenised asset settlement research
There will be 24 use cases explored in the project.
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Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
It promotes diversification and focuses on minimising loss in the worst-case scenarios.
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South Korean banks’ deposits and household loans expanded in June
South Korean banks’ deposits and household loans expanded in June
Corporate loans and asset management funds fell.
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Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance
Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance
ATM and ATM+ services won’t be available on certain dates and times in July.
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Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
The bank does not have authorization to carry a banking business in Hong Kong.
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Investment banking fees jump 38% in H1 2025: report
Investment banking fees jump 38% in H1 2025: report
Citi led the market with $72.9m (US$54m) in fees, capturing a 12.5% share.
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Tight liquidity and weak credit appetite slows Indonesia’s loan growth
Tight liquidity and weak credit appetite slows Indonesia’s loan growth
The central bank may cut rates further to support liquidity.
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Singapore is Asia’s top offshore destination of wealthy investors
Singapore is Asia’s top offshore destination of wealthy investors
Saving up for vacation and leisure overtook financial security as the top financial goal.
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Malaysia’s Kenanga Investment Bank launches HSCEI, HSTECH structured warrants
Malaysia’s Kenanga Investment Bank launches HSCEI, HSTECH structured warrants
Both warrants were launched under its flagship brand, NagaWarrants by Kenanga.
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SEA fintechs’ funding drops 22% to $776m in H1 2025
SEA fintechs’ funding drops 22% to $776m in H1 2025
Late-stage investments rose but seed stage and early-stage funding both fell.
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PayNet launches Alipay+ and WeChat Pay promos to lift DuitNow QR payments
PayNet launches Alipay+ and WeChat Pay promos to lift DuitNow QR payments
It includes discounts and even an all-expense trip to Hong Kong.
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
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Investment Banking
Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
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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.
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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.
Banking Technology
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.
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