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Citi boost FX team in Japan, JANA, and Asia South with new hires
Citi boost FX team in Japan, JANA, and Asia South with new hires
New hires include a head of corporate FX sales in India and three director-level hires.
50 minutes ago
China Zheshang Bank credit costs to stay elevated over next two years
Loans to the property sector and inclusive finance will remain problems.
1 hour ago
GoTyme Bank now compatible with Google Pay
Customers can pay without entering card details whenever there’s a Google Pay button.
2 hours ago
CIMB credit card targets small-business owners
It offers 114 days interest-free period for working capital loans.
6 hours ago
RBI begins linking payments system with Europe’s instant payment settlement
The proposed linkage is expected to facilitate cross-border remittances.
23 hours ago
BSP says customers can still withdraw over $8,750 without delays
Customers will need to show a legitimate purpose of withdrawal.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
Hong Kong’s banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.
1 day ago
Siam Commercial Bank enables transaction completion via in-app chat
Customers do not need to enter account numbers or save QR codes.
1 day ago
HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s
The bank has a track record of sound asset quality, the ratings agency said.
1 day ago
Maybank’s net profit up 3.7% to $1.9b in 9M 2025
Net fund based income and higher NOII helped lift up profits.
1 day ago
Japanese megabanks see profit rise, but capital remains a weakness
Overseas expansion is another risk, as it could raise credit costs, warned Fitch.
2 days ago
Bank Australia solidifies competitive position with AUB merger: S&P
The bank has earlier announced a merger with Qudos Bank.
3 days ago
Thai Q3 loans contract on softer SME and consumer demand
Thai banks saw lower net interest income on less lending and interest rate reductions.
3 days ago
Norinchukin logs $540m profit in H1 FY2025
This is a reversal from the loss recorded in the same period in FY2024.
3 days ago
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand banks face weaker 2026 outlook
Japan is the only banking market in APAC to hold an "improving outlook," according to Fitch Ratings.
3 days ago
Metrobank appoints three new SVPs and heads
The new heads are for the trust banking group, internal audit group, and the transformation office.
6 days ago
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