Staff Reporter

Goldman Sachs axes 25 investment bankers in Asia: report

Those affected are majorly junior level bankers involved in Greater China deals.

APAC banking markets to tighten macroprudential policies in 2023: Fitch

Malaysia and Thailand will take steps to strengthen their mortgage sectors, said Fitch.

South Korea financial firms shutters 1,000 offline offices in one year

Banks closed 380 offline offices between March 2021 to March 2022, according to the FSS.

J.P. Morgan appoints Wai Mei Hong as senior country officer for Singapore

She has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry.

Citi Bangladesh completes pilot paperless trade finance transaction in TradeLens

The process resulted in a 10-day reduction of document processing time.

DBS’ emission targets to drive improved emission disclosure in SEA

The move is expected to improve the quantity and quality of data disclosures on GHG.

South Koreans’ internet banking use up 6.9% in H1

There are about 18.82 million use cases per day in Korea.

SG, India ink agreement on fintech cooperation

The agreement will promote regulatory collaboration between the two markets.

Citibank launches Citi Plus in Singapore

The digital wealth solution platform offers tools to help customers manage and build wealth.

Japan’s fintech funding on track to extend four year decline streak in 2022

The $300m in funding secured in H1 was less than half of 2021’s full-year investment value.

UNO Digital Bank sets its sights on being Filipinos' top virtual bank

CEO Manish Bhai said they want to be first for their Filipino customers’ financial needs.

APAC banks won’t be severely hit once Basel III regime implemented: Fitch

Jurisdictions such as Vietnam, Sri Lanka, are lagging behind with adoption.

St. George Bank tops Australian banks in digital experience net satisfaction: study

Auswide Bank received a negative net satisfaction score for their range of digital products.

MAS rolls out transformation map for the financial services industry 

The map comprises five key strategies to develop SG as a leading international financial centre in Asia.