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DBS Hong Kong improves SME digital account opening across 140 markets
DBS Hong Kong improves SME digital account opening across 140 markets
It partnered with Know Your Customer for the AI automated solution.
32 minutes ago
CIMB’s FY2026 target achievable: CGSI
The bank expects an ROE of between 11% to 11.5%.
32 minutes ago
AEON Bank rolls out 11 types of Zakat payments in digital app
It worked with Tulus Digital to enable the payments.
45 minutes ago
Citi and DEG provides $76m loan to Shriram Finance for underserved lending
It will be used for MSMEs, EVs, food security, and women lending.
47 minutes ago
Mastercard runs first live agentic payment in Singapore with DBS, UOB
Ride booking used tokenised credentials.
5 hours ago
BSP doubles cash withdrawal due diligence trigger to $17,000
It covers payouts, such as payrolls, loans, and project disbursements.
1 day ago
JCB to explore commercialisation of UWB payments
Smartphones with UWB functions are widely available in Japan, JCB said.
1 day ago
DBS China secures NAFMII underwriting licence for onshore bonds
DBS plans to attract more high-quality international issuers to issue Panda bonds.
1 day ago
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
1 day ago
PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
Customers have access to up to 16 hours of US stock trading sessions.
1 day ago
The Bank of the Philippine Islands unveil new debit card
The new design has a curved notch at the bottom left corner.
2 days ago
India amends ECB loan rules
It expanded the list of recognised lenders and simplified requirements for eligibility.
2 days ago
Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January
Lending for commercial complexes shrunk for the 14th straight month.
2 days ago
South Korea commits to overhaul its mutual savings banks
It will expand functions, tighten governance, and set up a company for NPL management.
2 days ago
MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services
SDS will begin to commercialise its data services.
2 days ago
India’s Bank of Baroda to log 1% to 1.2% ROAA over next two years
Loan portfolio is strong, but its international business could temper its net interest margin.
3 days ago
HSBC Singapore names two senior appointments for China proposition
Ying Wang and Irene Zeng’s new roles are aimed at helping Chinese businesses in their cross-border needs.
3 days ago
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