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CBA deploys AI bot army to disrupt and study scam attacks
Thousands of voice and message bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.
6 hours ago
HSBC names Airport Authority HK chairman as new board member
HSBC names Airport Authority HK chairman as new board member
Fred Lam Tin Fuk served as AAHK CEO from 2014-2024.
6 hours ago
FInancial services hiring slows as consumer demand weakens
FInancial services hiring slows as consumer demand weakens
This marks the second consecutive quarter of declining confidence.
8 hours ago
Indonesia consumer loan growth may slow as banks tighten risk rules
Indonesia consumer loan growth may slow as banks tighten risk rules
CGS International observed higher rejection rates and mortgage rate increases.
8 hours ago
India liquidity support eases funding strain for banks
India liquidity support eases funding strain for banks
Margins will fall in the near-term, but pressures will ease as deposit costs fall.
8 hours ago
New bad loan formation remains a key risk for China Everbright Bank
New bad loan formation remains a key risk for China Everbright Bank
The bank has adequate buffers, with reserves covering 174.4% of its NPLs.
8 hours ago
Citi teams up with Ant to improve airline FX solutions
Citi teams up with Ant to improve airline FX solutions
The Falcon TST Model can predict future data points by learning patterns using AI.
8 hours ago
Taiwan’s ATM, money transaction volumes outperform global averages
Taiwan’s ATM, money transaction volumes outperform global averages
Over 93.3% of Taiwanese adults have a bank account, higher than 76.2% globally.
8 hours ago
KEB Hana Ban’s problem loans rising, but profitability stable
KEB Hana Ban’s problem loans rising, but profitability stable
Net interest margin will decline whilst credit costs will rise.
8 hours ago
CIMB Group to maintain stable capital, liquidity, problem loans
CIMB Group to maintain stable capital, liquidity, problem loans
Successful de-risking initiatives will support its ‘stable’ problem loans ratio.
8 hours ago
Westpac eases home loan rules for self-employed Australians
Westpac eases home loan rules for self-employed Australians
It now requires only one year of income records, rather than the previous two.
10 hours ago
BPI’s revenue up by 14% YoY to $1.6b in H1
BPI’s revenue up by 14% YoY to $1.6b in H1
It was driven by the 16.2% increase in net interest income.
19 hours ago
Chinese yuan loans, deposits rose in H1 2025
Mastercard unveils new perks under “The Mastercard Collection.”
Mastercard unveils new perks under “The Mastercard Collection.”
It includes fast-track security lanes in airports and Live Nation events’ ticket access.
1 day ago
Demand for loans in Japan “about the same” in April-June
Demand for loans in Japan “about the same” in April-June
Firms of all sizes saw little change in demand during the period.
1 day ago
Hong Kong lenders consider making bad bank to offload $25b in soured loans
Hong Kong lenders consider making bad bank to offload $25b in soured loans
Hang Seng Bank and BoCom reportedly mulled setting up a special vehicle.
1 day ago
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CBA deploys AI bot army to disrupt and study scam attacks
Thousands of voice and message bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.
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Indonesia accelerates real-time payments
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Hyundai Card banks on data to fuel global ambitions
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Its UNIVERSE AI platform is a key export asset after its Japanese launch.
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DCS Card Centre expands into Web3 as superapps reshape payments
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A stablecoin conversion card offers a bridge between crypto and cash.
Banks, insurers rethink app strategy to solve real user problems
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OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.
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Stablecoins bill brings stricter oversight, opportunity to Hong Kong
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The digital tokens could support cross-border payments and smart escrow.
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