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Hyundai Card banks on data to fuel global ambitions
Its UNIVERSE AI platform is a key export asset after its Japanese launch.
2 days ago
Chinese yuan loans, deposits rose in H1 2025
Chinese yuan loans, deposits rose in H1 2025
Outstanding yuan loans grew 7.1% to $37.41t.
23 hours ago
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.
23 hours 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.
23 hours 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.
23 hours ago
Singapore banks’ interest income expected to come weaker in Q2
Singapore banks’ interest income expected to come weaker in Q2
Net interest margins of the 3 banks are expected to compress by 5-7 basis points.
23 hours ago
Thailand’s SCB enforces SIM name match requirement
Thailand’s SCB enforces SIM name match requirement
Customers can still make transactions as usual on ATMs and branches.
1 day ago
HSBC appoints Runa Baksi as head of SEA for global trade solutions
HSBC appoints Runa Baksi as head of SEA for global trade solutions
Baksi will oversee GTS across Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
1 day ago
Australia floats removing surcharge on card payments, lowering interchange fee cap
Australia floats removing surcharge on card payments, lowering interchange fee cap
Lowering the cap could save businesses $1.2b in fees per year.
1 day ago
BofA appoints new heads for Global Payments Solutions in APAC
BofA appoints new heads for Global Payments Solutions in APAC
Lin Guo and Kitty Yen are head of GPS China and GPS Taiwan, respectively.
1 day ago
GXS Invest embeds insurance coverage with Singlife
GXS Invest embeds insurance coverage with Singlife
Coverage will be up to three times the investment amount capped at S$100,000.
1 day ago
GoTyme Bank reaches $525.7m in deposits, expands into the SM Store
GoTyme Bank reaches $525.7m in deposits, expands into the SM Store
By Q3 2025, it will have kiosks in over 70 locations of the department store.
1 day ago
Japan’s SMFG eyes $1.1b additional investment in India’s Yes Bank: report
Japan’s SMFG eyes $1.1b additional investment in India’s Yes Bank: report
The Japanese megabank may raise its stake to 25%, sources said.
1 day ago
UnionBank opens new branch in Cebu City’s Aboitiz Corporate Center
UnionBank opens new branch in Cebu City’s Aboitiz Corporate Center
This is the Philippine bank’s 200th branch in the region.
1 day ago
Banks drop OTPs as fraud drives SNA adoption
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Banks drop OTPs as fraud drives SNA adoption
66% of critical attacks now target the finance sector.
2 days ago
StanChart rolls out digital assets trading service
StanChart rolls out digital assets trading service
It includes spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether through its UK branch.
2 days ago
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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.
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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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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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