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OCBC offers digital invoice financing to SMEs

Over 55,000 SMEs are registered in InvoiceNow.

Hang Seng Bank opens two new cross-boundary wealth management centres

One is in Shenzhen and the other is in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Mastercard enables China visitors payment option through WeChat Pay

Inbound cross-border travel to China improved to around 50% of 2019 levels. 

Big banks, investors fund Endowus digital wealth leadership in Asia

It was able to raise $35m from global banks, existing investors, and four Asian billionaire families.

MAS pledges S$150m to aid the financial sector

The scheme aims to back projects and maximise the use of technologies.

Chart of the week: alternative payments used in 1 in 3 online shopping transactions

Singapore’s e-commerce market is forecast to grow by 15% this year.

Explore the transformative power of AI in Asian banking

Ahead of the Asian Banking and Finance Summit, XiXun Asia CEO and Founder Fridolin Blumer opens up on the role of AI in transforming the industry.

OCBC prices S$550m perpetual capital securities at 4.5%

OCBC served as the sole lead manager and bookrunner for this issue. 

Mizuho partners with KOKO Networks to offer carbon credits to clients

Proceeds from the sale of premium carbon credits are distributed as substantial discounts on KOKO Fuel.

Fasset superapp aims to use digital assets to drive financial inclusion

The digital asset company plans to eventually offer remittance, lending, and borrowing.

Tonik Founder Greg Krasnov to joins as a panelist for Asian Banking and Finance Forum

The Philippines’ first digital bank sets an example for driving financial inclusion and reshaping the banking landscape in the region.

Hong Leong Finance SG profits up 3.2% to S$46.57m in H1

An interim dividend of 3.5 cents per share has been announced.