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UOB and ANTA sign MOU for cardholder discounts

The emerging affluent and affluent segments can expect exclusive offers.
6 hours ago

Ujjivan Small Finance Bank rolls out mutual fund distribution services

It is available multi-channel such as via internet banking and mobile banking.
8 hours ago

MUFG and JCB to offer card products for ASEAN’s affluent market

Their cards will offer exclusive benefits in Japan, with deposit and investment services.
8 hours ago

AhaPay and DirectD to offer BNPL to Malaysian tech shoppers

Malaysia has about 7.5 million active BNPL users, according to official data.
8 hours ago

SCB rolls out 24/7 USD clearing in Thailand with Citi Token Services

Settlement is near instant, according to SCB. 
8 hours ago

HSBC appoints Nick Elias to lead wealth AI push

Elias will helm HSBC’s Wealth Transformation Programme.
8 hours ago

Philippine National Bank's property arm eyes PSE listing with no date set

PHC is undertaking the necessary documentation and preparatory steps for the listing.
8 hours ago

Malaysia bank loans up 5.7% in May on record business loan growth

Utility loans grew 38.1%, whilst household loans sustained its 5.5% growth rate.
1 day ago

Philippine central bank explores wholesale CBDC

Using it for financial securities transactions could reduce settlement risks, the BSP said.
1 day ago

Maybank Indonesia unifies five entities under single conglomerate

The move unifies governance, oversight, and operating framework of the companies.
1 day ago

ANZ names ex-NAB and Westpac exec to its board

Rachel Slade was most recently group executive, business and private banking at NAB.
1 day ago

QR Ph captures 55% as card payments lose ground: PayMongo

Interoperability lets merchants accept payments from banks and e wallets through one code.
4 days ago

Digital banks bet on AI to unlock outsized ROI

However, AI is everywhere except in ROIs.
4 days ago

ANEXT Bank taps embedded lending to grow SME credit reach

Workflow data reshapes underwriting as banks move closer to small businesses.
4 days ago

Deutsche Bank invests $50m in Southeast Asia climate fund

The bank will provide oversight for the programme and oversee fund implementation.
4 days ago

Natixis CIB names Luc Bernard as CEO of its India tech hub

Bernar is tasked with strengthening Natixis Services’ integration with the rest of the bank.
4 days ago