APAC

Nomura adds Allspring Income Fund to private banking lineup

The fund will be offered to private banking clients in Singapore and Hong Kong.
13 hours ago

MUFG eyes enhancing intra-Asia flows, sustainability, O&D in FY2025

They are looking into AI as a means to adopt more sustainable and digital practices.
1 day ago

Mizuho has given out JPY40.3t in sustainable finance loans in 5 years

The bank expects to have reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64%.
2 days ago

1 in 2 Gen Alpha has digital wallet, investment account

Over half uses a digital wallet, and nearly the same share has an investment account
2 days ago

Banks ramped up fossil fuel financing in 2024

Amongst Asian banks, Mizuho Financial and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial are on top of the list.
2 days ago

MoneyHero reduces net loss to $2.4m

They are also gearing up to launch Credit Hero Club with TransUnion.
4 days ago

APAC companies brace for more “ultra long payment delays” in 2025

Over 57% of 2,400 companies surveyed expect a deterioration in late payments.

Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore: report

The unit is reportedly seeking a related permit in Luxembourg, according to sources.

CMB International to maintain strong profitability through 2026

Returns will be supported by robust fee and commissions income.

AIA names HSBC chairman Mark Tucker as next chairman and director

Tucker will step down from his HSBC role on 30 September 2025.

SWIFT cites high cost of splintered financial world

Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.

BCG’s Tushar Agarwal emphasises that transformation relies on mobilising people and understanding their motivations

He highlights the importance of cultural context, workforce mobilisation, and data-driven strategies in financial sector innovation.

Visa launches AI-powered commerce initiative

It is working with Ant Int’l, Grab, and Tencent to enable an AI-powered checkout experience.

Natixis CIB names Aurélia Vo Dinh as new APAC head of ASF

Vo Dinh brings 20 years of investment banking experience in her new role.

Gen Zers spur banking reinvention

Young consumers are changing financial norms and expectations.