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Hang Seng Bank upgrades Hysan Avenue Branch to become pet-friendly

The branch offers a designated pet-friendly waiting area.

Digitalisation and social media distribution: Catalysts for change in Indonesia’s insurance industry

Leaders and experts in insurance and marketing roll out tech-based strategies to unlock growth potential in Indonesia’s untapped market at Jakarta Forum.

Indonesian banks must prioritize digitalisation, boost financial inclusion — experts

Banking leaders at Asian Business & Finance’s Jakarta forum push digital technology and innovation to create seamless and personalised services.  

Ravi Menon reappointed as managing director of MAS

Senior Advisor Goh Chok Tong is stepping down from his position.

MAS introduces scheme to boost polytechnic grads in financial sector

The authority wants an increase of more than 80% in polytechnic graduates in the sector.

South Korean banks’ loans to households, corporates up in April

Corporates borrowed money for dividend payments, the Bank of Korea said.

Mastercard intensifies fraud protection measures for e-commerce sellers

About US$10.6b in fraud will potentially affect Asian merchants in 2023.

HSBC SG partners with Mastercard for travel credit card

It aims to provide convenience for travellers due to the rise in post-pandemic traffic.

OCBC prices A$1b senior floating rate green notes

The bank will issue the notes through its Sydney Branch.

Moomoo Singapore and Wise collaborate for easy trade deposit system

The app will allow Singaporeans to change the local currency to Singapore dollars based on real-time exchange rates.

Unsecured lending pushes Philippine banks’ retail lending growth

Salary-backed general consumption loans jumped 68.8%.

Macau Pass to provide acquiring services to SEA e-wallets 

The Macau e-wallet can now accept GCash, Touch 'n Go e-Wallet and True Money.

Singapore’s NETS boosts touchless payment options

Consumers can now use their Mastercard and Visa debit cards to make NETS contactless payments locally.

Acquisition of Citi’s ASEAN units to boost revenue: UOB

Total UOB cardholders in the region jumped 60% as of end-2022.

India’s Muthoot Financial retains stable asset quality, moderate profits

Credit costs have also been at a low 0.1% to 0.2% since March 2019.