Staff Reporter

APAC credit limit approval rates steady at 81%

Trade has slowed globally with subdued investment and spending, Aon said.

PAObank extends 16% rate promo on HKD time deposits to July 31

The first HK$50,000 time deposit will enjoy the promo rate.

EXIM India has strong solvency, although capital to moderate

It will enjoy strong funding access due to its government affiliation.

HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited earns two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025

The company was recognised for accelerating its growth and cementing leadership in wealth management. 

OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Berhad recognised at Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2025

The awards honour the Bank’s role as a steadfast advocate of sustainable and green financing in the bond and loan markets.

Leading banks, financial companies lauded at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2025

The awards programme celebrated the region’s top performers in retail, wholesale, and corporate and investment banking.

AusPayNet launches public consultation on account-to-account payments

They aim to identify current and future payment needs and expectations of users.

UOB signs MoUs to support business expansion across ASEAN

These partnerships aim to enhance trade, investment, and the internationalisation of Singapore enterprises.

Singapore fraud losses rise as APP scams take over

The report revealed human-initiated attacks in Singapore surged by 30% YoY, even as automated bot attacks declined by 27%.

Aussie banks welcome confirmation of payee system

It will check if the account names and numbers entered by the payer.

APAC syndicated lending dip 3.39% to $241.48b on lower deal volumes

Syndicated loans in H1 fell to its lowest six-month tally in 3 years.

Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia

Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia

Top Philippine banks’ strong capitalisation, liquidity a buffer for macro risks

Provisioning costs are expected to remain elevated as they expand their consumer loan books.

Standard Chartered faces legal battle over $2.7b fraud claims in 1MDB case

The liquidators alleged that it permitted over 100 transfers related to the scandal.

OCBC app enables text resizing in English and Mandarin

About 70% of app screens have been covered in the initial rollout.

MAS proposes revisions to PHS, complex products framework

Investment-Linked Policies (ILPs) will require a PHS under the proposals.