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Australia looking to tap potential of AT1 bonds
Australia looking to tap potential of AT1 bonds
This exploration will alleviate any potential risks that may dawn the banking sector.
Michèle Bouquet-Kumble reframes banking brand narratives
TBWA Singapore's Senior Strategy Director outlines the new frontier in financial sector branding.
UOB Thailand unveils indoor event hub UOB LIVE
It has a capacity of 6,000 seats and will also offer dining and shopping experiences.
Revised rules bolster Korean banks’ competition, but no silver bullet to thriving: analysts
The proposed revisions will pave the way for mergers and bolster competitiveness.
China’s financial sector may be hit by Zhongrong’s missed payments
The ongoing property sector downturn poses a larger risk for the trust industry.
Citi names Gunjan Kalra as APAC head of Citi Commercial Bank
Kalra has been APAC head of corporate sales and solutions since 2021.
South Korean outlines new measures to improve FI's internal controls
Financial companies must clearly designated internal control responsibilities of each exec.
APAC regulators begin conducting climate risk stress tests: CreditSights
At least seven APAC central banks and supervisory authorities have accomplished at least one version and published the results.
Mastercard aims to bring 1 billion people, 50 million MSMEs into digital economy
In SEA, Mastercard launches various programs to drive financial and digital inclusion in secular and community markets.
BIS names deputy head of monetary and economic development
The appointment is for a five-year term.
Singapore and China launches taskforce for green finance
The collaboration will be co-chaired by Gillian Tan and Dr. Ma Jun.
Crédit Agricole CIB opens wholly foreign-owned enterprise in Mainland China
The business will focus on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, encompassing purchases, disposals and capital raising.
Citi makes two key appoints for markets, TTS business
Vandana Bhatter and Anoushka Dua have been named in key ASEAN leadership roles.
Technology Revolutionizes Capital Markets Platforms in Japan
The focus for financial and capital markets have shifted to a balancing act of monetary tightening to lower inflation without tipping into recession.
Cambodia inks MOUs with Solomon Islands, Fiji for payments innovation
The MOU will see the three countries cooperate in financial innovation.
Singapore reaffirms creditor hierarchy following Credit Suisse AT1 wipeout
Equity holders will absorb losses before AT1 and Tier 2 bondholders, MAS said.
Citi appointed depositary bank for Hangke’s GDR program
This is in connection with Hangke’s $172.85m IPO of tis GDRs.