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Atome Financial’s operating income up 63% to $236m in 2024
Atome Financial’s operating income up 63% to $236m in 2024
As of Q2 2025, annualised net revenue has surpassed $500m, it said.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank expected to maintain stable credit quality
The bank’s credit losses are expected to remain low over the next two years.
JCB, BNI launch corporate card for Japanese corporations in Indonesia
This is JCB’s first corporate card product in Indonesia.
2C2P clinches major payment institution license in Singapore
2C2P can now offer money transfer services in Singapore, amongst others.
Commercial real estate woes persist for Bank of East Asia
NIM will weigh on profitability but its non-interest income will cushion impact.
DBS tokenises structured notes, to distribute via ADDX, DigiFT, HydraX
To start, it will tokenise cash-settled crypto-link participation notes.
Citi has appointed Asghar Ali as head of corporate banking real estate
Prior to his new role, Ali has been based in Hong Kong since 2007.
Citi, Mastercard offer priority restaurant booking for HK’s National Day
Citi Mastercard cardholders can pre-book at 13 participating restaurants.
GXS Bank rolls out money lock feature
Customers can lock away the funds in their savings pockets.
OCBC targets 100 senior leaders to be ICF ACC accredited by 2027
The aspiring coaches will have to complete 60 hours of coaching education, amongst others.
Bank of East Asia reports higher attributable profit by 14.1% YoY in H1 2025
Earnings per share also increased by 24.6% YoY.
AU Small Finance Bank launches digital payment service for Indians abroad
The service allows payments for domestic transactions.
Unbanked Filipinos narrow gap in credit perceptions: TransUnion
Fintech users showed the highest trust in credit products.
PayNet, Ant International ink MoU for international QR payments
The MoU enables DuitNow QR to be usable worldwide through Alipay+.
APRA releases 2025–26 corporate plan to strengthen financial system
It outlines APRA’s strategic direction over the next four years.
SMBC invests in Novastar Ventures’ Africa fund
The fund’s budget for fiscal year 2025 is $340m.
BOCHK partners with Manulife to launch multi-asset income solutions
It will draw on global income sources such as preferred securities and others.
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