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This week in banking: PAO Bank assets surge, Malaysia upgraded by FATF, global bank values climb, HK deposits rise
This week in banking: PAO Bank assets surge, Malaysia upgraded by FATF, global bank values climb, HK deposits rise
A new cross-border payment partnership has also been formed.
18 hours ago
How investment banks can raise transaction banking value by 50%
Partnering with fintechs or making front office changes can raise profit by 3%-10%.
1 day ago
Standard Chartered appoints equities, fixed income CIOs to global team
New Singapore and Hong Kong roles support wealth advisory platform
2 days ago
Top 25 banks reach $6.1t market value in Q4 2025
GlobalData said banks are entering 2026 with a more stable outlook.
2 days ago
APAC investment banking fees jumped 19% YoY in 2025
The region accounted for 18% of global investment banking fees during the year.
2 days ago
Citi’s APAC investment banking revenue hits US$514m in 2025
Cross-border M&A, sector trends, and AI underpinned APAC growth.
3 days ago
CIMB partners Weixin Pay to support Chinese tourist spending in Malaysia
The mini program launches in January 2026.
3 days ago
Citi hires Alexander Wong to boost APAC client coverage
He joins from Credit Suisse.
3 days ago
Japan, Indonesia renew pact to boost local currencies in bilateral transactions
Japan finance ministry, Indonesia bank expand transactions to all bilateral economic deals.
3 days ago
Banking phishing drove 23% of employee clicks
Netskope said phishing campaigns now rely on counterfeit login pages.
3 days ago
The future of Asian banking isn’t ‘AI-first’ – it’s ‘fearless-first’
The biggest temptation is to treat AI as a “bolt-on feature.”
3 days ago
Private capital gives CIBs advisory and financing opportunities
The largest players require support at the fund level, says McKinsey & Co.
3 days ago
CIBs advised to create ‘nerve centers’ and ‘no regret moves’ against risks
Banks should ensure organisation readiness and identify four to five elements that matter most.
4 days ago
MUFG plans role-based AI for the workplace
Humans will remain in control.
5 days ago
Citi names four new managing directors across Asia Pacific
Investment banking revenue in Japan more than doubled, it said.
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The future of Asian banking isn’t ‘AI-first’ – it’s ‘fearless-first’
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