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Tokenisation transforms liquidity management for global banks

Tokenisation transforms liquidity management for global banks

Broadridge’s Distributed Ledger Repo platform accelerates collateral velocity and cuts clearing fees.

Standard Chartered filters AI through business-first lens

Clear objectives and disciplined architecture are essential to scaling responsible AI.

Agentic AI forces rethink of digital checkout

Open standards and shared tokens are key to making AI-driven commerce work.

RBI begins linking payments system with Europe’s instant payment settlement

The proposed linkage is expected to facilitate cross-border remittances.

BSP says customers can still withdraw over $8,750 without delays

Customers will need to show a legitimate purpose of withdrawal.

Manulife hires HSBC banker for Asia CFO role

Ming Lau was most recently the CFO for HSBC Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Aeon Bank and Zurich Malaysia extend partnership to offer Takaful plans

Customers can avail of a plan for as low as MYR5 or MYR18.

8 in 10 young Aussies suffered financial difficulties in 2025

Just 30% think they will afford a comfortable place to live in the next 12 months.

Atome Philippines rolls out SEAOIL fuel discounts to cardholders

Cardholders will have to pre-purchase the fuel via the Price LOCQ app.

Siam Commercial Bank enables transaction completion via in-app chat

Customers do not need to enter account numbers or save QR codes.

HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s

The bank has a track record of sound asset quality, the ratings agency said.

Maybank’s net profit up 3.7% to $1.9b in 9M 2025

Net fund based income and higher NOII helped lift up profits.

CIMB SG and ESGpedia have helped 100+ SMEs set GHG reduction targets

The bank offers a fully digital experience to calculate GHGs.

Trust Singapore unveils Visa instalment option for credit card holders

The minimum eligible transaction is S$100 or as offered by an eligible merchant.

Innovation key to close regulatory gaps in APAC cross border payments

Fragmented regulations remain the biggest barrier to achieving the G20’s 2027 targets.

OCBC rolls out in-app calls for retail customers

In-app calls will not incur International Direct Dialling (IDD) charges.

Bank Australia solidifies competitive position with AUB merger: S&P

The bank has earlier announced a merger with Qudos Bank.