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South Korean depository corporations raise industrial lending by 2.7% in Q2

Lending for working capital and facilities investment rose during the quarter.
3 days ago

Hong Kong opens consultation on phase 2 of green finance taxonomy

It added 13 new economic activities and expanded sector coverage.
3 days ago

South Korean substandard or below loans unchanged in Q2

Total SBLs of KRW16.6t was also unchanged from three months prior.
3 days ago

Stripe builds infrastructure to power global expansion

Payments giant helps businesses scale AI and tap new markets.
3 days ago

Automation powers Singapore’s trade finance future

Digital transformation is key to tackling trade finance inefficiencies.
3 days ago

Philippines anchors NTT DATA’s Southeast Asia strategy

ADAPTIS will drive omnichannel growth and local innovation.
3 days ago

NTT DATA drives interoperability in digital payments

Growth opportunities seen through cross-border interoperability and SME-focused solutions.
3 days ago

NTT DATA's ADAPTIS targets 43% payments adoption gap

It will fix reliability issues, correct cash misconceptions, and offer value-driven solutions.
3 days ago

RACQ Bank insulated from parent group stress after insurance unit sale

There are also no intra-group deposits or loans between RACQ Bank and the RACQ Group.
6 days ago

China and Azerbaijan’s central banks ink cooperation MOU

They aim to strengthen bilateral financial cooperation, amongst others.
6 days ago

Thailand’s SCBX joins AI research initiative as a founding member

It aims to explore how AI is shaping the future of global financial systems.
6 days ago

Japan’s megabanks may increase foreign bond purchases to meet income goals

Upcoming US Fed rate cuts may raise bond prices, increasing urgency to buy.
6 days ago

China Merchant Bank profit rebounds in Q2 on lower costs

Net profit grew 2.7% in Q2 from a 2.1% decline in Q1.
6 days ago

Hang Seng Bank appoints HSBC’s Luanne Lim as new chief executive

Diana Cesar will return to HSBC as vice chairman, Hong Kong.

Bangkok Bank’s deputy CEO apologises due to system disruption

It caused an inaccurate display of balance in some accounts.