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PH central bank optimistic it’ll achieve digital payment targets

The country aimed to have 50% of all retail payments be digital by end-2023.

India’s Paytm meets with central bank following suspension of deposits: report

Paytm is reportedly seeking to extend the RBI’s 29 February deadline, a source said.

Thai banks’ credit costs rise as tech difficulties, bad loans pile up

Despite their targets to decrease costs, three banks saw them rise instead.

Commercial property woes weigh on Hong Kong banks

But receding risks in mainland China properties will help offset impact, says Fitch.

SMBC appoints ex-Credit Suisse China CEO as new APAC managing director

Carsten Stoehr will join SMBC on 19 February after 25 years in Credit Suisse.

Alipay+ enables usage of 6 international e-wallets in Singapore

Its merchants can now accept payments from up to 12 overseas e-wallets.

Citi Korea to enjoy strong capitalisation, stable credit profile through 2025: Moody’s

The bank’s winding down of its consumer banking business is a positive.

DBS HK opens 15,000 sqft Treasures Centre at 18 Queen’s Road Central

It will have a team of WM professionals to provide HNWIs with wealth solutions.

Hang Seng Bank names ex-Ping An deputy chief exec as new general counsel

Mabel Chu served as deputy chief executive (functions) of Ping An OneConnect Bank.

Singapore leaders pay tribute to late banking tycoon Wee Cho Yaw

Wee was hailed as a visionary leader and for his contributions to education and culture.

UOB charman emeritus Wee Cho Yaw passes away at 95

He expanded UOB to a multinational bank present in over 19 countries and territories. 

Hang Seng Bank names new risk committee chairman

Kenneth S Y Ng is stepping down from the role.

SG SMEs seek cross-border payments for overseas goals

6 in 10 small businesses use an app to make int’l payments, with 3 in 10 having experienced issues.

DBS merges brokerage, digital exchange with treasury markets business

The new group, Global Financial Markets (GFM), will be headed by Andrew Ng.

PH bank AUB takes e-wallet overseas with Alipay+ partnership

HelloMoney users can now pay via QR code in South Korea, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.

Standard Chartered, FreightAmigo team up to streamline financing for HK’s SMEs

The partnership will utilise "federated learning" developed by the Hong Kong ASTRI.