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ABC Impact, DBS, UOB establish US$110m sustainability-linked subscription loan
ABC Impact, DBS, UOB establish US$110m sustainability-linked subscription loan
Proceeds will be used for ABC Impact’s ABC Impact Fund II.
Citi’s India IPO pipeline ‘largest on record’
India’s overall IPOs are expected to hit between US$15b to US$20b through Q3 2026.
BRIS targets top five global Islamic bank spot with Hajj, gold push
The Indonesian bank eyes a 25% ROE.
Standard Chartered accelerating gen AI, data training for workforce
Over 15% of SC’s Singapore-based employees have undergone AI programme courses.
Hang Seng Bank declares Q3 interim dividend of HK$1.3 per share
Payment date will be on 13 November 2025.
Capitalisation pressures from Hang Seng Bank delisting ‘manageable’ for HSBC
HSBC is offering a 33% premium over the 30-day average closing price of its shares.
BPI Wealth Singapore opens at Marina Bay
Singapore is where the next generation of wealth conversations are happening, said Zobel de Ayala.
DBS Bank teams up with Cohen & Steers for new fund
The US firm aims to strengthen its presence in Asia through its new Singapore office.
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) aims to boost cross-border investments
It aims to strengthen cross-border capital flow and help smaller asset managers expand.
Hong Kong’s stablecoin rules set to benefit major banks
Cross-border payments will likely be a key factor in the HKMA’s licensing decisions.
Bank Negara launches upgraded RTGS system for continuous payments
Since 2024, Malaysia’s daily retail payment volume and value have grown by 49% and 22%.
CIMB and Principal expand regional fund offerings for investors
The funds are launched in Malaysia and Thailand.
HKMA warns public of online scams targeting local banks
The Bank of East Asia reported fake websites and internet banking login screens.
Hang Seng Bank upscales sustainability fund by 50% to HK$120b
Since launching in 2024, it has already used over two-thirds of the original HK$80b fund.
ASB Bank agrees to pay $78.89m to settle lawsuit
The bank maintains that “it makes no admission of liability.”
Philippine banks’ outstanding loans expand by 11.2% in August
Loans to non-residents narrowed its decline during the month.
Chinese banks’ interest margins to compress up to 18 basis points in 2025
State-owned banks’ fee income growth is likely to be steady through 2029.
Commentary
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections