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Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders
Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders
The minimum eligible transaction is S$100 or as offered by an eligible merchant.
11 hours ago
Regulatory gaps slow APAC cross-border payment progress
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Regulatory gaps slow APAC cross-border payment progress
Fragmented regulations remain the biggest barrier to achieving the G20’s 2027 targets.
11 hours ago
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers
OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers
In-app calls will not incur International Direct Dialling (IDD) charges.
14 hours ago
Bank Australia solidifies competitive position with AUB merger: S&P
Bank Australia solidifies competitive position with AUB merger: S&P
The bank has earlier announced a merger with Qudos Bank.
14 hours ago
Thai Q3 loans contract on softer SME and consumer demand
Thai Q3 loans contract on softer SME and consumer demand
Thai banks saw lower net interest income on less lending and interest rate reductions.
14 hours ago
Norinchukin logs $540m profit in H1 FY2025
Norinchukin logs $540m profit in H1 FY2025
This is a reversal from the loss recorded in the same period in FY2024.
14 hours ago
Metrobank appoints three new SVPs and heads
Metrobank appoints three new SVPs and heads
The new heads are for the trust banking group, internal audit group, and the transformation office.
3 days ago
Affin Bank expected to see 30.6% quarterly drop in Q4 net profit: report
Affin Bank expected to see 30.6% quarterly drop in Q4 net profit: report
The upturn in loan loss provisioning will lead to the decline, said CGS International.
3 days ago
HSBC names Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services, ASEAN
HSBC names Ruby Ho as head of markets and securities services, ASEAN
She will lead the MSS business in Singapore and the whole region.
3 days ago
UnionPay expands Apple Services payments to 15 markets
UnionPay expands Apple Services payments to 15 markets
Cardholders can use their cards to pay for Apple’s digital content.
3 days ago
NAB earnings outlook tempered by higher costs and loan competition
NAB earnings outlook tempered by higher costs and loan competition
The bank does have low levels of problem loans and a strong funding profile, Moody’s said.
3 days ago
Westpac faces earnings pressure despite strong asset base: Moody’s
Westpac faces earnings pressure despite strong asset base: Moody’s
Its NPL ratio has improved and its deposit base is stable.
3 days ago
DBS Hong Kong and KPay introduce collection management solution for SMEs
DBS Hong Kong and KPay introduce collection management solution for SMEs
DBS MAX reportedly supports 29 online and offline collection methods.
4 days ago
OCBC adds 8 SEA e-wallets in digital app
OCBC adds 8 SEA e-wallets in digital app
Customers in Singapore can now directly transfer money to 10 e-wallets.
4 days ago
ZA Bank’s stockback car has awarded HK$2.5m in rebates
ZA Bank’s stockback car has awarded HK$2.5m in rebates
This shows that the public is willing to step out outside traditional rebate models.
4 days ago
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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore
Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
3 days ago
Cards & Payments
DANA eyes wider ASEAN reach with cross-border payment push
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It is broadening merchant acceptance both online and at physical points of sale.
4 days ago
Cards & Payments
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
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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.
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