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How much do Malaysian FI boards really cost?

Board chair retainer fees were typically 1.3 to two times higher than other board members.

Panin Bank acquisition could boost DBS, OCBC profits

A full acquisition could increase fiscal year 2025 PATMI by 2% to 3%.

Global cryptocurrency market to growth by $34.5b in 2028

Key driver includes increased investment in digital assets.

Trust Bank gamifies new goal-based saving feature

It allows users to set personalised savings targets and manage up to five pot.

HSBC sued by Australian regulator for allegedly failing to protect customers from scams

The regulator claimed HSBC's local operator received 950 unauthorised transaction reports.

UOB taps Leong Yung Chee as new CFO

The appointment will take effect on 22 April 2025.

Beyond Bank, Cognizant modernize IT systems

It includes upgrading Beyond Bank’s End User Compute (EUC) systems.

BEA and IDA launch HKD-pegged stablecoin

The initiative includes a trial involving a local payment gateway.

Taiwanese credit card balance at $3.49b in October

There were 38.72 million active credit cards during the month.

Taiwanese banks extended $169.21m in SME loans in October

Loans extended to SMEs accounted for 64.2% of total loans.

Reserve Bank of New Zealand calls for increased efforts in financial inclusion

According to the World Bank, around 50,000 New Zealanders remain unbanked.

SMBC teams up with Euphoria Co. for human capital management services

SMBC will provide digital systems for the visualisation and analysis of the impact of human capital on companies.

Indonesian banks to maintain lending rates in 2025: analyst

MSME borrowers remain weak, but some positive factors are on the horizon.

JCB expands payment options for UK travel application

This ensures a seamless application process for its 158 million cardholders globally.

PCG, Black Bear Merchant Services team up to launch AbbyPay

It plans to expand to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.