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Japan's first stablecoin unlikely to affect gov't bond demand
Japan's first stablecoin unlikely to affect gov't bond demand
But it might lead to a boost in annual JGBs by around $1.88b.
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Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift
Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.
BofA appoints new heads for Global Payments Solutions in APAC
Lin Guo and Kitty Yen are head of GPS China and GPS Taiwan, respectively.
Citi nabs BofA banker to lead Chinese banking operations
Wenjie Zhang will join Citibank (China) in July 2025.
BofA sees 60% surge in QR sign-ups for CashPro platform
CashPro has surpassed 2 million users globally.
BofA’s AI virtual assistant Erica halves IT service desk calls
It plans to incorporate gen AI in Erica for coding assistance and report synthesis.
Top 25 banks’ market cap rises 27.1% in Q4 2024
ICBC is APAC’s top bank in terms of market cap; DBS rises to 23rd spot.
Bank of America’s CashPro app set to hit $1t in payment approvals
The platform is reportedly used by around 40,000 companies globally.
BofA sees 51% rise in API use for real-time treasury needs
Business clients are using APIs to simplify onboarding and accelerate transactions.
BofA launches guaranteed FX rates with up to a 1-year tenor
The 1-year tenor is available in 37 currency pairs.
China push to stimulate consumption may need more time
For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Morgan Stanley offers Bitcoin ETFs; Berkshire Hathaway sells $3.8b BofA stocks
And Wells Fargo is under investigation over issues in its AML programs.
BofA names Winnie Chen as head of APAC global payments solutions
Chen will begin her duties in September 2024.
Japan banks clinch $1.98b boost in interest income after policy shift
But a rise in deposit rates presents risks, analysts warned.
Bank of America eyes client-focused approach amidst Malaysia's economic rebound
Bank of America was named as the top investment bank in Malaysia in 2023 based on M&A deals and services offered.
DBS clinches most investment banking fees in Singapore
Deutsche Bank is the top bank for M&As, whilst Citi took the largest share for ECM underwriting.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Grupo Mexico closing in on $7b Citi Banamex deal; Bank of America opens Luxembourg branch
And Credit Suisse CEO to join UBS board once deal is completed.
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