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SMBC, Jefferies expand investment banking collaboration to EMEA

In 2023, SMBC had raised its ownership of Jefferies to 15%.

Philippine remittances up 2.9% to $3b in November: central bank

Cumulative personal remittances grew to $33.6b in the first 11 months of 2023.

Former PH finance secretary appointed to monetary board

He joins a seven-member board headed by BSP governor Eli Remolona, Jr.

Maybank Singapore unveils CPF time deposit for 2.9% per annum

They must allot at least S$20,000 from their CPF ordinary accounts to the time deposit account.

Thailand’s Krungsri teams up with Klook to elevate position in travel market

Exclusive privileges will be offered to the bank’s customers.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Citi to cut 20,000 jobs in two years; Spain’s BBVA expects higher dividend payout

And crypto firms in UK are introducing new risk assessment and profile tests ahead of stricter regulations.

Hong Kong’s Bank of East Asia inaugurates tower in Qianhai

It will serve as the bank’s strategic hub in the Greater Bay Area.

Krungsri launches cross-border QR payments to Hong Kong

Travelers need only to pay using the KMA krungsri app.

BRI’s BRImo app now has 30.4 million users

There were only 2.9 million users in 2019, in comparison.

BDO to issue $89.2m in fixed-rate sustainability bonds

It has a tenor of 1.5% years and a coupon rate of 6.025% per annum.

Mastercard on why biometrics is the future of secure payments

Today it’s a finger tap, tomorrow you may only need your face to pay, says Mastercard’s Karthik Ramanathan.

1 in 3 Singaporeans use digital investment apps

There is a desire in the local population to increase private wealth, says UnaFinancial.

BPI doubles GCash e-loading fee

GCash loading via ECPay fee will be charged PHP10 starting March.

Malaysia’s Alliance Bank opens new branch in Saradise Kuching

The branch has launched exclusive offers to commemorate the launch.