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CIMB’s net profit up 2.34% to $502.6m in Q3
CIMB’s net profit up 2.34% to $502.6m in Q3
Non-interest income rose by over 20% during the quarter.
OCBC to enable scan and pay on all China merchant QRs by Q1 2026
By then, OCBC app users can pay via Alipay, Weixin Pay, and UnionPay.
ICBC to meet increased capital req’s after G-SIB upgrade: S&P
Its 21.52% TLAC already exceeds the new minimum requirement
Australia’s new mortgage caps unlikely to hit bank credit growth
The new limit may mitigate risks of significant increases in household debt.
This week in finance: CIMB Singapore's new card for sole proprietors; banks' real estate woes; in-app chat services heat up
GoTyme Bank is now compatible with Google Pay.
Brand reputation, transparent fees drive trust in fintech platforms
Respondents from four SEA countries now somewhat or highly trust fintechs.
GoTyme Bank rolls out crypto investment services in the Philippines
Customers can invest in 11 cryptos without registering on a third-party platform.
Malaysia’s GXBank facilitated 220 million transactions in 2025
The bank has also disbursed about MYR25m to MSMEs via GX FlexiLoan.
OxPay clinches licence in Bhutan, will launch crypto B2B payments
It is setting up a subsidiary in Gelephu Mindfulness City.
Bank of East Asia extends Tai Po branch’s business hours
It will be open until 6PM on November 27-28, 2025.
AI trust gap threatens banks’ responsible adoption
Financial institutions confront rising risks from untested and opaque AI systems.
GenAI pressures overhaul banks’ data foundations
Financial firms race to strengthen data quality and governance.
AI disruption accelerates Southeast Asia’s telecom shift
Regional telcos turn to AI to boost efficiency and revenue.
UOB scales innovation to strengthen regional competitiveness
UOB’s Innovation Group is driving bank-wide adoption of AI, blockchain, and productivity-boosting tools.
Banks accelerate card innovation amidst SEA challenges
Southeast Asia’s rapid payment innovation is driving banks toward self-issuance kiosks.
Deepfakes expose major weaknesses in mobile banking security
AI-driven fraud is outpacing banks’ current protections.
AI-driven deepfakes expose banking security gaps
AI-generated attacks are accelerating faster than banks’ ability to secure.
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