Staff Reporter

OCBC CEO Helen Wong’s remuneration up 5.7% to S$12.8m in 2024

Her base salary is lower but her bonus is higher.

Westpac unveils block option that stops retail transactions

It can be activated via the Westpac app or online banking platform.

India revises priority sector lending guidelines

It broadened the purposes for renewable energy loans and revised UCB targets.

Japan’s SMBC enters partnership agreement with Avispa Fukuoka

It will introduce a scholarship program and promote use of sports data utilization.

Citi names Akira Hoshino as head of markets for Japan

Hoshino was head of FX and has led Citi’s rates sales since 2022.

Mannapuram Finance gets growth boost from Bain Capital’s stake acquisition

It will enable the Indian gold lender to invest in new age tech like AI, for example.

SG millennials, Gen Z want rewards customisation in credit cards

Over 1 in 2 said that being able to customize rewards will reduce the need to switch.

BCA remains world’s strongest banking brand: report

It was driven by strong customer satisfaction.

Malaysia’s leading banks’ value increases 25% YoY

The market was led by Maybank which increased its value by 52% to US$5.2b.

Financial crime threats to rise in 2025, Kroll report warns

One of the primary drivers is the rapid advancement of AI.

BC Payments clinches in-principle approval for MPI license in Singapore

The company plans to double its Singapore headcount over the next year.

OCBC unveils AI stock picker in Hong Kong

AI Oscar will send regular trading ideas on HK stocks via email to customers.