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Cathay United Bank to make its debut in Japan with Tokyo branch
Cathay United Bank to make its debut in Japan with Tokyo branch
It plans to assist Taiwanese companies expanding in the market.
HDBank’s profit after tax up 24.26% to $306.28m in H1
The bank cited its digital transformation, credit growth, and risk management.
Citi hires HSBC banker as head of China global banking network
Luen-Yuan Chu will head the corporate banking of international companies operating in China.
DBS’ net profit flat in H1 despite higher tax expenses
Markets trading income rose to its strongest performance in four years.
UOB’s net profit down 3% to S$2.83b in H1 2025
Interim dividend is 85 cents per ordinary share.
India’s RuPay enters partnership to offer better ticketing experience in BookMyShow
Cardholders will enjoy special access to some shows, including early pre-sale access.
1 in 3 financial institutions in Taiwan have adopted AI
87% of banks have adopted AI.
Fintech funding hits $11b in Q2 as average deal-sizes hit two-year high
Mega rounds surged to its highest in three years.
ZA Bank’s Devon Sin joins TransUnion as chief product officer
Sin was most recently the bank’s alternative chief executive.
Banks explore stablecoins as digital currency gains traction
The future of banking deposits is changing due to the growth of stablecoins.
How stablecoins may challenge the traditional payments’ status quo
Stabelcoin transaction volume has exceeded $27t per year, according to official data.
Banks target 2030 cost cuts through transformation efforts
About 1 in 3 see embedding AI as a way to transform their organizations.
TransferMate clinches MAS approval to add payment services
This expands its existing suite of products in Singapore to include storing funds.
Security Bank modernises core systems to meet digital demand
The bank is investing in AI, cloud, and omnichannel platforms to future-proof its operations.
Fintech gains edge in APAC card payment battle
Rising card volumes spotlight diverging strategies between banks, fintechs, and platform giants.
Security Bank taps employee stories to boost loyalty
The Philippine lender’s #YouMatter campaign aims to humanize the brand.
DBS and UOB earnings to show impact of SORA, credit costs
DBS should have good earnings, whilst the effect of SORA is a point of interest.
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