Branch Banking
NAB invests $55m to upgrade over 100 branches across Australia
NAB invests $55m to upgrade over 100 branches across Australia
About 82 of the branches upgraded are in regional Australia.
UnionBank opens new branch in Cebu City’s Aboitiz Corporate Center
This is the Philippine bank’s 200th branch in the region.
SMBC clinches approval to open branch in Bengaluru, India
This is the Japanese megabank’s fifth branch in the country.
Hang Seng unveils MTR Jordan Station Retail Banking Centre
It is open from 11 AM to 7 PM on weekdays.
Hong Leong Bank unveils Meet @ HLB Branch concept in Semenyih
The branch is open from 12:30 PM to 7PM, including weekends.
HSBC Singapore unveils wealth centre at The Star Vista mall
Premier customers can enjoy complimentary refreshments at the adjacent café.
HSBC China unveils wealth centre in Hangzhou
The wealth centres have an average size of 1,800 sqm, and are upgraded from traditional branches.
Westpac to open three new banking service centres
They will provide face-to-face support for retail and business customers.
BCA remains world’s strongest banking brand: report
It was driven by strong customer satisfaction.
Malaysia’s leading banks’ value increases 25% YoY
The market was led by Maybank which increased its value by 52% to US$5.2b.
BPI integrates 10 Robinsons Bank branches to branch network
These include 5 branches in Metro Manila and 1 branch each in Cebu and Zamboanga.
ANZ joins Bank@Post, allowing customers to bank at Post Offices
Customers can access the services beginning 1 October 2025.
Philippine central bank expands programme for easier exchange of mutilated currency
The Piso Caravan aims to improve coin circulation.
AEON Bank told to improve measures against money laundering and terrorism financing
Japan's FSA suspected the bank of having left 14,369 transactions unaccounted for.
Chinabank’s head office now powered by renewable energy
The shift to RE in two facilities reduces the bank’s indirect GG emissions by almost 20%
Siam Commercial Bank unveils new uniforms made of recycled fabric
The uniforms make use of plastic bottles.
HSBC sued by Australian regulator for allegedly failing to protect customers from scams
The regulator claimed HSBC's local operator received 950 unauthorised transaction reports.
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