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Australia’s fintech investments down 75% in Q2
Australia’s fintech investments down 75% in Q2
If it continues this trend, fintech investments will be down 39% in 2022.
Financial technology (companies in Australia raised $0.8b of capital during the first six months of the year, according to data gathered by Fintech Global.
JLL Hong Kong, Kai Shing Mgmt tenants can now pay via WeChat Pay HK app
Users simply need to input their e-Bill number to pay their management fees.
Exemplary financial institutions, initiatives commended at the Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale and Retail Banking Awards 2022
This year’s awards programme recognised over 150 exceptional banks and financial companies.
Dah Sing Bank temporarily closes Central, Ocean Walk Branches
Both branches will reopen on Saturday.
Dah Sing Bank temporarily closes 3 branches
Its Shatin and Sha Tsui Road branches will reopen Friday, and Fortress Hill on Monday.
Philippine Bank of Communications names new independent directors
They have also been assigned to the bank’s RPT committee.
SMBC concludes MOU with the Eastern Economic Corridor Office of Thailand
SMBC will introduce clients entering or expanding in Thailand to the EECO.
PayMongo, Atome offers BNPL services to 10,000 Philippine merchants
This comes as the share of cash payments is expected to fall further by 2025.
Citi names C.R. Sambamurthy as Asia head of Citigold
Sambamurthy has a 34-year career with Citi prior to his new role.
Philippine fintech startup PayMongo launches partnership with Atome
The partnership will enable the expansion of BNPL services on the payment platform.
Weekly Global News Wrap: HSBC sells Russia business to Expobank; Julius Baer to freeze hiring
And HSBC’s UK unit plans to stop collecting gender data as part of inclusivity push.
Taiwan banks’ profits flat in 2023
Bottom lines are expected to remain flat in the same year.
ING Bank begin discontinuing retail product services in the Philippines
The bank’s app will be decommissioned by the end of 2022.
Volt Bank returns deposits to customers after announced closure
The bank struggled to raise enough funds to sustain its business.
Credit card keyword searches in Australia skyrockets by 81%
Approximately 75% of keywords were related to activating a new credit card.
Home Credit Indonesia closes $10m ESG-linked loan with Deutsche Bank
The loan will be used to increase financial inclusion and literacy.
Techcombank reports 22.3% surge in before tax profits in H1
Total operating income reached $900m for the first half of the year.
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