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Bangkok Bank announces temporary closure of digital, payment services on 6 July
Debit and credit cards won’t be able to use their cards for transactions during the period.
Ant Group and Mastercard extend payments program to Chengdu, Chongqing
Tourist spending using Ant Group’s digital payments rose 13-fold in the two cities.
Allianz and HSBC launch new life insurance plan
The plan comes with a premium starting from RM6,000.
Bank Negara Malaysia releases policy document on claims settlement practices
It mandates minimum standards for licensed insurers and takaful operators.
UOB winds down digital credit assessment subsidiary
It had promised to invest S$12m on Avatec when it launched in 2018.
Ant International acquires Dutch payment service provider MultiSafepay
Ant will integrate MultiSafepay into its subsidiary Antom.
China Citic Bank’s green finance moves require more finesse
It aligns with international frameworks, but some have indirect ties to fossil fuels.
Hong Kong IPO market plummets to lowest in two decades
IPOs in Hong Kong only raised $1.5b to date, 35.2% lower than in H1 2023.
WTW urges APAC banks to consider non-payment insurance
Uncertainties like the Chinese real estate crisis call for effective credit risk management.
Mortgage applications in HK fall 16.1% in May
However, the value of mortgages approved rose by 8.8%, according to official data.
Total deposits in Hong Kong up 1.1% in May
Loans registered a decline, however, according to central bank data.
Techcombank's AI push delivered 52 million financial insights in 2023
The bank said it has given 52 million personalised financial advice to customers.
Dah Sing Bank unveils multi-currency debit card
It covers 11 currencies and has no annual fee.
Silverlake Axis names Cass Goh as new CEO
Goh has been Silverlake Axis’ group deputy executive chairman since Oct 2023.
Taishin Bank and JCB launch card offering 3.8% rewards rate
JCB is offering a 5% rewards rate for all spending in Japan and in South Korea.
Evergreen and UBBIB sign strategic partnership, paving the way for a multimillion-dollar transformative merger
This collaboration further expands Evergreen's presence in Malaysia’s financial sector.
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