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Judo Bank poised for growth over next two years

Strong margins, rising lending assets will push it to expand.

OCBC gives S$9m support to 14,000 junior employees

Payouts will be made between February to March 2024.

Hong Kong’s credit card issuers advised to seek more merchant deals

Most issuers focus more on onboarding card users, the study found.

Standard Chartered names Jacob Berman as Australia CEO

Berman first joined SC in 2012 and has worked in Singapore and Dubai.

BOCHK warns of phishing emails

It has reported the case to Hong Kong authorities.

Mizuho designates US intermediate holding company

It is required under the US Federal Reserve Board’s Regulation YY.

Mizuho Bank acquires all shares in pension subsidiary

DPCS operates a call center and online services offering defined contribution pension plans.

Citi names Joy Cheng as head of Hong Kong commercial bank arm

Cheng brings 30 years of banking experience to the role.

Citi completes proof of concept on tokenization of private funds

It found new functionalities that could lower barrier-to-entry, Citi said.

South Korea’s household lending accelerates in January

However, there was a fall in housing sale transactions in the past month.

Loan growth ambitions push Indian banks to ‘deposit war’

Loan growth is expected to fall in 2025 with possible intensified deposit competition.

BPI, Helios roll out solar mortgage program in the Philippines

It has a 7% interest rate and has already onboarded 100 new homeowners.

MUFG appoints Wael Al Sharif as head of GCIB for MENA

He will be responsible for overall management and development of the business.

German, Philippine central banks ink MOU for personnel training

Deutsche Bundesbank will carry out training services and advisory assistance for BSP personnel.