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Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift
Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.
Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms
It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.
OCBC eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs
OCBC Group has lent $1.17b to more than 1,800 repeat founders since 2017.
How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?
HSBC and Citi allow 24/7 money transfers using the tech.
Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps
MSMEs are a key focus of the Philippine lender’s modernization efforts.
Hong Kong banks lose top talent with drawn-out hiring steps
Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.
Security Bank taps employee stories to boost loyalty
The Philippine lender’s #YouMatter campaign aims to humanize the brand.
DANA cuts gambling with real-time detection
The Indonesian fintech is sharpening enforcement as e-gaming surges.
Citi expands tokenisation, real-time tools for corporate treasuries
Its suite of digital services optimises cash positioning and cuts operational friction.
Automation stalls hiring at Singapore’s top banks
Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.
BCA Digital’s banking app tops 3 million users
Third-party funds have reached $793m.
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