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Bank of the Philippine Islands’ net income reaches record $722m in 2022

Revenue was bolstered by growth in its net interest income.

Fintechs pivotal to achieve $275t capital needed for successful sustainable transition: study

From 2026 until 2050, $9.2t a year in capital spending is needed to achieve net zero goals.

Indian banks’ Adani exposure minimal: Moody’s

Eexposure is less than 1% of banks’ total loans, the ratings agency estimates.

Hong Kong’s Mox Bank launch time deposit products with up to 10% interest

New customers who open an account in February will avail an additional 9.7% time deposit rate.

Chart of the Week: New Zealand’s BNPL market value to reach $1.2b in 2023

By 2026, the transaction value is expected to grow to $1.9b.

OCBC CEO Helen Wong appointed as executive director 

She will now assume responsibility for both roles.

Visa names new chairman and regional president for APAC

Visa Japan’s country head Stephen Karpin is the new regional president, whilst Chris Clark ascends as chairman.

Malaysian banks troubled by weak loan growth in 2023

Loan applications contracted 16.1%, according to UOB Kay Hian. 

Asia's wealth managers faced with potential $25m revenue boost

Rising income will push the affluent and mass affluent segments’ wealth pool to $4.7t.

Singapore named one of top countries with most fintech unicorns

The Lion City ranked ninth and named amongst the world’s fintech capitals.

Standard Chartered clinches approval to set up securities firm in China

It will receive an initial capital injection of over $155m.

ZA Bank names former chief executive of rival virtual bank as new CEO

Ronald Iu joined ZA Bank’s parent ZA International in February 2022.

Improving cybersecurity in financial services

Akamai Technologies and Asian Banking and Finance will discuss trends and threats in their upcoming webinar.

GXS Bank names former SGX president as group CEO

Since stepping down in 2019, Muthukrishan Ramaswami has served on the boards of GovTech Singapore and Temus.

Nomura Holdings’ net income up 11% to $508m in Q3

Net revenue was up 24% compared to the year ago.