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GX Bank, Zurich Malaysia ink 10-year bancassurance partnership
GX Bank, Zurich Malaysia ink 10-year bancassurance partnership
They will co-create micro digital insurance products for Malaysians.
BOCHK warns against remittance phishing email
The email reportedly intends to steal customers’ data.
Hong Kong extends green and sustainable finance grant scheme for 3 years
The grant scheme will also expand to cover transition bonds and loans.
Philippine loan officer fined for violating lending regulations
The officer was an employee of the now closed Ruran Bank of Buguias (Benguet).
StanChart’s Signature CIO Funds attracts over $1b
The funds have returned over 28% since launch, the bank said.
Citi, ABD ink deal to enhance supply chain financing for SMEs in Asia
It is expected to support over $100m of additional trade across APAC.
Alipay’s labor day outbound travel transactions up 77% in 2024
East Asia and Southeast Asia were the most preferred destinations.
What fuels China's digital economy surge
Rising incomes have led to higher consumer demand for seamless shopping experiences.
Why BNPL is booming in Southeast Asia
BNPL providers in the region now focus on strategic partnerships, business model innovation, and ecosystem development.
Fubon Bank HK warns against fraudulent website
The bank has already reported the matter to the Hong Kong police.
Australia’s Macquarie well-capitalised despite lower profits
Net profit fell by 32% for the fiscal year ended 31 March.
FNZ, abrdn launch digital wealth platform in Singapore
The firms’ platform have over $90b assets administered in the UK.
HK mortgage loans in negative equity surpasses 32,000 in March
The delinquency ratio also jumped to 0.06% from 0.03% previously.
Hong Kong banks’ loans and deposits ‘virtually unchanged’ in March
But banks saw a decline in foreign currency and renminbi deposits.
HKMA denies links to firms claiming to assist in financial fraud cases
The central bank said that it has reported the case to the police.
Hang Seng Bank maintains HKD lending and savings rate
The lending rate is still 5.875% per annum.
HSBC names ex-Citi banker as head of global banking in Singapore
Gilbert Ng has experience in corporate finance and risk management.
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