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Philippine central bank expands relief measures for banks, borrowers after calamities
Philippine central bank expands relief measures for banks, borrowers after calamities
Banks will have access to relief measures during a specified period.
16 minutes ago
NTT, Jaidee app unveil payment and management platform for Thai SMEs
Super EDC enables SMEs to accept payments and has data management.
22 minutes ago
Endowus secures $70m in funding, to accelerate Hong Kong growth plans
Leading investor Illuminate Financial noted Endowus’ fee-only, conflict free model.
22 minutes ago
Hang Seng Bank launches instant transfer service JustPay
Users can make voice recordings and send animated greetings.
33 minutes ago
HSBC’s profit after tax down 17.91% to $5.5b in Q3
Operating expenses rose, whilst banking NII rose and wealth performance was strong.
33 minutes ago
Thailand's TMBThanachart Bank beats Q3 profit forecasts on lower provisions
But management is bracing for slower fee income growth in Q4 2025.
1 day ago
ANZ names Sheng Lee as country head of Vietnam operations
Lee, who has been with ANZ since 2015, will commence his new role in early 2026.
1 day ago
Westpac unit RAMS fined A$20m for compliance failures
RAMS failed to supervise its reps to ensure compliance with credit law, amongst others.
1 day ago
Mizuho Bank names new global transaction banking head
Hidekatsu Take will remain head of global corporate & investment banking.
1 day ago
Hong Kong’s BEA unveils multi-currency debit card
It supports withdrawal at over 2.5 million access points worldwide.
1 day ago
PDIC, Philippine central bank sign revised agreement to enhance bank oversight
The agency said this will give depositors “renewed assurance.”
1 day ago
How Gen AI is transforming banks’ financial advice, risk, and operations
Gen AI can be used to reimagine distribution, improve financial advise, and transform risk management.
1 day ago
Banks post record $1.2t profit in 2024: McKinsey
If banks fail to adapt AI, global profit pools could fall by about $170b.
4 days ago
PH financial sector targeted by Chinese-linked cyber group: report
The group relies on financial-themed phishing lures.
4 days ago
Meezan Bank launches history book on its rise in Karachi
The book is authored by researcher and writer Sibtain Naqvi.
4 days ago
Bangkok Bank earnings forecasts raised up to 15%: CGS International
The bank posted a $420m (THB13.8b) net profit for the third quarter.
4 days ago
Commentary
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections