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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.
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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.
43 minutes 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.
52 minutes 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.
1 hour 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.
1 hour 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.
1 hour 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.
21 hours 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.
21 hours 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.
21 hours ago
2 in 3 Singaporean retail investors now hold crypto: survey
2 in 3 Singaporean retail investors now hold crypto: survey
Whilst ownership is more common, allocations remain cautious, it said.
21 hours ago
Fubon Bank to sustain retail deposit growth and buffers
Fubon Bank to sustain retail deposit growth and buffers
The bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio has improved and is below the industry average.
21 hours ago
DeCard by DCS, Coin 98 launch crypto card
DeCard by DCS, Coin 98 launch crypto card
It enables digital asset spending anywhere Visa is accepted.
1 day ago
Hang Seng revamps branches, opens wealth centre at Kowloon main branch
Hang Seng revamps branches, opens wealth centre at Kowloon main branch
The bank will open a wealth centre at Harbour City before the year ends.
2 days ago
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 7.8% to $1.55b in H1 FY2026/3
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 7.8% to $1.55b in H1 FY2026/3
It has not revised its net income forecasts for the year.
3 days ago
MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
Its projects include an AI capable of rewriting its own code for self-improvement.
3 days ago
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SMBC sets up agentic AI venture in Singapore
Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.
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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.
1 day 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.
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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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