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BPI launches refreshed mobile app
BPI launches refreshed mobile app
New clients can open an account within five minutes with just one valid ID.
MAS did not direct banks to 'avoid discussing origins of wealth inflows': PBIG
PBIG said that the sources of wealth inflows into Singapore “remain diversified.”
Standard Chartered, IFC ink $700m investment to boost global trade
Since 2009, the programme has supported over $20.5b worth of transactions.
Japan Post Bank maintains strong liquidity in 2023, but profits still weak: Moody’s
Diversifying its bond portfolio will improve profits but exposes it to more risk.
MUFG halfway to its 2030 sustainable finance target
The bank has funded JPY19.4t as of 2022, over halfway to its JPY35t target by 2030.
CIMB on track to realise sustainability goals
The bank doubled its sustainable finance target after achieving the initial target in 2022.
Hang Seng Bank adjusts weekday service hours of physical branches
Branches are open from 9AM to 5PM on weekdays.
Singapore ready to provide liquidity to keep financial system stable: MAS
Minister Shanmugaratnam assured that the central bank conducts annual stress tests.
OCBC NISP allocates $87.5m of 2022 net profits as cash dividend
The bank’s annual general meeting of shareholders saw changes made to its board of directors.
Digital wallets on track to be Singapore’s top online payment method by 2026
BNPL is set to surpass US$1b in transaction value by 2026.
Cambodia’s Phillip Bank teams up with property development Sarita Waterside
Foreign investors can enjoy a buy back option when purchasing villas at Sarita Waterside.
Hang Seng Bank names Cheung Ka Ki as head of corporate governance
Cheung is also the new company secretary beginning 17 April.
Central bank begins financial sector cloud resilience forum
The forum will discuss perspectives on appropriate public cloud risk management practices.
OCBC Bank opens 'Metaverse branch' in Decentraland
It is named after its headquarters in Chulia Street, Singapore.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Credit Suisse chairman apologises to shareholders; EU banks must be “conservative” with dividends, payouts
And JPMorgan Chase & Co CEO Jamie Dimon said banking crisis not yet over.
HK’s BEA shares decarbonisation and sustainable development efforts in 2022
The bank was able to cut operational emissions by 29.7%.
Vietnam conducts training on central bank digital currency
The course aims to upskill SBV and relevant agencies in Vietnam.
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