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Ant Int’l and e-wallets launch partnership for enhanced protection

Ant Int’l and e-wallets launch partnership for enhanced protection

Ant International, alongside e-wallets and payment firms in Asia, have launched the Digital Wallet Guardian Partnership with the goal of strengthening protection of global wallet payments.

ANZ’s Markets MD Anshul Sidher departs from the bank

Michael Peric and Trevor Vail have been tasked to temporarily lead the markets business.

ANZ to lay off 3,500 staff, reduce services contractors engagement

It expects a restructuring charge of $560m before tax in H2 2025.

New Zealand seeks feedback on liquidity framework and new CLF

It proposes changes for open market operations, such as reducing the max tenor.

CZBank Shanghai, XTransfer ink agreement for cross-border finance

The two will jointly offer cash management services to Chinese foreign trade enterprises.

Australia’s ASIC inks MOU with India to enhance cooperation arrangements

They aim to facilitate mutual assistance and information sharing, amongst others.

SCB EASY app adjusts maximum daily transaction limit

Transactions included are transfers to other SCB accounts, accounts to other banks, etc.

CIMB names new growth markets, Singapore unit chief

Victor Lee Meng Teck has resigned and will be on “gardening leave.”

India’s Bank of Baroda teams up with SIDBI to back MSE sustainability

It is part of the bank’s efforts to foster a greener and more sustainable future.

ING expands eFX capabilities, sets up regional trading hub in Singapore

It is investing in advanced algorithm capabilities and direct API integration.

SeaBank Philippines rebrands name to MariBank Philippines

Both the central bank and local SEC have granted approval for the corporate name change.

NAB names Kanishka Raja as CEO of Ubank

Raja has held leadership roles in Ubank for the past four years.

Philippine banks’ loans up 11.8% in July

This extends the growth in June, albeit at a slower pace, official data showed.

Philippine regulators propose enhancing NBFI monitoring framework

The council noted increasing interconnectedness of NBFIs with the financing system.