Staff Reporter
Malaysia float new req’s to lower costs of basic banking services
Malaysia float new req’s to lower costs of basic banking services
The central bank is inviting written feedback on the draft policy document.
MUFG Bank invests in sustainable aviation fuel company
LanzaJet is reportedly planning to build SAF manufacturing plants in Japan.
Trade finance assets poised for tokenisation: StanChart
Trade finance could make up 16% of the estimated $30.1t market.
Fintech Airwallex records 84% revenue growth
Its Australia and New Zealand business saw revenue grow by 93%.
ABA Bank clinches Domestic Retail Bank of the Year - Cambodia at ABF Retail Banking Awards 2024
This highlights its robust growth, innovative digital banking solutions, and expansive service network.
APAC financial institutions struggle with ESG skill shortage
Organisations need the right talent to navigate regulatory and reputational risks.
Thai fintech unicorn Ascend Money bags $195m investment
MUFG Bank is the lead investor.
Bank Negara Indonesia to lodge 7% net profit growth in 2024
UOBKH slashed the bank’s profit and NIM estimates, however.
Malaysia unveils policy for the disposal and purchase of impaired loans
The policy aims to provide a larger pool of buyers for the market, the central bank said.
Nomura Holdings amends securities and financial reports
The amendments correct classification errors in its cash flow statements.
Fintech venture investments in Asia to hit $548b in 2028
In 2023, Asian fintechs have clinched $369b in investments.
Property and transport loans drag down Public Bank HK’s profits
Minibus and taxi licenses made up over 40% of PBHK’s loans.
APAC lenders turn picky amidst trade disputes
China, Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea may be most impacted.
Mizuho appoints Yuta Hayashi as new group executive officer
Hayashi is also now the managing executive officer of Mizuho Bank.
APAC banks face potential impact from falling property prices
China’s declining property sales and home prices signal weakened confidence.
Financial firms to raise gen AI spending as they seek growth benefits
Despite hype, gen AI spending is low in 2023, at around $400,000 at its highest.
Thought Leadership Centre
Most Read
1. BSP offers loan relief measures to ease energy price pressures 2. Malaysia finance firms see AI ambitions falter as legacy systems block progress 3. HSBC to roll out HKD-denominated stablecoins in H2 2026 4. Affin Bank sees AI reshaping Malaysia wealth advisory over next 3 to 5 years 5. Bank of Singapore names Vi Sun Yang as head of ASEAN private bankingResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Events
Event News
Banks expected to expand digital tools whilst maintaining relationship-based service.
Commentary
Buy now, worry later: The hidden cost of BNPL
Why most banks are struggling with AI, and what the smart ones are doing differently
Data, AI, and trust: The next era of financial crime prevention
From behavioural change to scalable inclusion: Cross-border payments in APAC
Device governance is not an IT problem. For SEA's financial sector, it is a boardroom one