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DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
The US firm aims to strengthen its presence in Asia through its new Singapore office.
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DBS Bank (Hong Kong) aims to boost cross-border investments
It aims to strengthen cross-border capital flow and help smaller asset managers expand.
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Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Cross-border payments will likely be a key factor in the HKMA’s licensing decisions.
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Singapore banks lead globally in AI use for financial crime compliance
Singapore spends US$68.2m per year on AML and KYC operations.
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Bank Negara launches upgraded RTGS system for continuous payments
Since 2024, Malaysia’s daily retail payment volume and value have grown by 49% and 22%.
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CIMB and Principal expand regional fund offerings for investors
The funds are launched in Malaysia and Thailand.
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HKMA warns public of online scams targeting local banks
The Bank of East Asia reported fake websites and internet banking login screens.
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Hang Seng Bank upscales sustainability fund by 50% to HK$120b
Since launching in 2024, it has already used over two-thirds of the original HK$80b fund.
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ASB Bank agrees to pay $78.89m to settle lawsuit
The bank maintains that “it makes no admission of liability.”
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Philippine banks’ outstanding loans expand by 11.2% in August
Loans to non-residents narrowed its decline during the month.
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Chinese banks’ interest margins to compress up to 18 basis points in 2025
State-owned banks’ fee income growth is likely to be steady through 2029.
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Chinese state banks’ loan growth slows as policy loans lose steam
Growth in policy loans fell below 15% in June 2025, noted by Morningstar.
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Rate cuts heighten reinvestment risk for wealthy clients
Investors are seeking growth in equities, crypto, and diversified strategies.
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Singapore banks introduce safeguard for large digital withdrawals
Accounts losing over 50% of balance may enter a 24-hour cool-off period.
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CIMB unveils new wealth management platform in Malaysia
This is reportedly the first CIO domiciled in Malaysia to serve affluent customers.
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SMBC Group establishes offshoring hub in Chennai, India
The offshore hub will ensure stable systems development and operations, the bank said.
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NAB has given out $2b in new green business loans
Demand has surged from businesses related to energy, EVs, property, and agriculture.
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Commentary
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