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Airwallex clinches e-money issuing and Class A licenses in Malaysia
Airwallex clinches e-money issuing and Class A licenses in Malaysia
The company plans to double its headcount in Malaysia.
1 day ago
Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac enable JCB contactless payments
JCB cards can be used for public transportation in Japan and in overseas markets.
1 day ago
AEON Credit’s profit climbs 16.9% as impairments and costs fall
Sales growth was due to marketing programmes and tele-marketing activities, it said.
1 day ago
Philippine bank lending accelerates to 9.5% growth in February
Loans for residents and business activities expanded during the month.
1 day ago
SMBC sells MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit to US’ Bank of Hope
Jenius Bank is not part of the transaction.
1 day ago
Mizuho Bank completes merger with research & tech unit
Research and consulting functions are now under the Mizuho Research Institute brand.
1 day ago
MUFG to build models for film and animation loans
MUFG will design models for valuation and completion guarantees needed to secure loans.
1 day ago
Finance sector ranks second in Singapore retrenchment rate
Only information and communications ranked higher.
1 day ago
Vietnam banks leverage data, AI, and digital trust to capture customers
Timo and HD Bank focus on engagement, analytics, and AI to differentiate in a crowded market.
1 day ago
HSBC names new mainland China wealth heads
The bank saw wealth invested assets rise 37% in 2025.
2 days ago
Australia to scrap card surcharges in October
The RBA noted businesses charging the same rate on all cards.
2 days ago
Governance and trust to drive Vietnam’s financial sector growth
Banks and insurers face pressure to strengthen oversight and rebuild market confidence.
2 days ago
Citi Investor Service appointed ETF custodian of Fullgoal’s first Hong Kong ETF
ETF average daily turnover in Southbound Stock Connect reached HK$3.9b in 2025.
2 days ago
StanChart taps Deutsche Bank veteran as it unifies two CIB services
Ole Matthiessen will lead the unified global transaction services and digital assets team.
2 days ago
Vietnam lenders shift to behavioural data to judge loan applicants
They measure the sales, staff numbers, and inventory turnover in SMEs, for example.
2 days ago
MobiFone Digital Payments launches in Vietnam
MobiFone Digital Payments (MDP) has officially launched in Vietnam.
2 days ago
HSBC Singapore unveils refreshed mobile app with expanded wealth services
Customers can customise their homepage and have access to enhanced wealth tools.
3 days ago
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