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CommBank deploys AI-powered bots to fight scams
CommBank deploys AI-powered bots to fight scams
The bots engage scammers, gather intelligence, and disrupt scam operations, it said.
ANZ’s group executive for technology and group services is retiring
Gerard Florian will pursue a “non-executive career”, the statement said.
Krungsri unveils corporate banking plans in ASEAN
It affirmed its desire to support Japanese corporations operating in Thailand.
Thailand’s central bank names new deputy governor
Suwannee Jatsadasak is now deputy governor, corporate development.
AEON Credit Service’s profit up 31.3% to US$13.9m in Q1
Earnings per share is 26.11 HK cents.
JCB cardholders can now use cards to ride Shanghai, Beijing subway systems
It can be used in all 21 Shanghai subway lines and 29 Beijing subway lines.
MAS fines five payment firms $960,000 for AML/CFT breaches
These breaches were uncovered during MAS' examinations for compliance.
HSBC GPB appoints Ann Ling as APAC head of wealth planning and advisory
She will take over her new role on 1 July 2025.
Jeonbuk Bank weighed by large unsecured personal loans
Profitability may decline through 2026 due to declining loan yields.
Bank Negara Indonesia to see continued NIM pressure in Q2
Loan growth should accelerate in H2 2025.
Lenders in Asia Pacific may seek safe havens on geopolitical, tariff woes
Automakers and part suppliers are feeling the most heat from the tariffs.
PBCOM appoints new treasury trading team head
Justin Labadan will begin in his new role on 1 July 2025.
Metrobank names Renato De Borja, Jr. as head of financial & control sector
He has been with Metrobank for over four years.
PBCOM declares cash dividend for the first time in 27 years
The bank has declared a PHP1 per share special cash dividend.
Nomura AM names Terence Lam as head of distribution for Asia ex. Japan
He brings over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry.
Taiwan approves BNP Paribas to offer wealth management services
The branch has implemented a program to enhance the expertise of its personnel.
IndoStar gains approvals to sell Niwas Housing Finance for $203.7m
It secured an NOC from the National Housing Bank.
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