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Maybank opens Islamic wealth management hub in Singapore

It will offer end-to-end Islamic wealth solutions.

Mastercard, NEC to offer in-store biometric payments in APAC

This follows Mastercard’s Biometric Checkout Program, launched in Brazil in 2022.

Singapore, Indonesia launch cross-border QR payment linkage

Customers can now pay with the QRIS and NETS QR offered in the two countries.

Citi completes sale of Indonesia consumer business to UOB

This marks Citi’s ninth and final full consumer divestiture in Asia.

Putting customers first is in UOB's DNA

UOB is revolutionising banking with its commitment to an omnichannel experience, strategic acquisitions, and Al-driven personalisation.

UOB leads the way in being right by its customers

Beyond banking services, UOB offers attractive wellness programmes for customers and improves their experience at branches via a data-driven customer feedback platform.

OCBC to acquire Indonesia’s Bank Commonwealth for $191.4m

PT Bank OCBC bought almost 100% shares in PT Bank Commonwealth.

Hong Kong lending market rebounds, but bad loans also rise: study

Customers seem to be choosing banks over money lenders.

FinTech industry poised for huge change thanks to AI: MAS

The festival will address both the promises and pitfalls of AI in the financial industry.

Maybank eases cross-border fund transfers between SG, Malaysia

The bank added over 50 DuitNow participating institutions where customers can send money over.

Japan’s Mizuho Bank sees profits rise 24.4% in H1

Full year dividend is expected to be JPY100 for 2023.

Singapore fintechs expand footprint in Australia through Project Lorikeet

The initiative aims to boost fintech trade and investment between Singapore and Australia.

The Growing Trend of Fintech Solutions in Asia's SME Sector

Survey Reveals Asian SMEs' Growing Interest in Fintech for Alternative Financing

Citi sells $3.6b China consumer wealth portfolio to HSBC

The deal does not include the bank’s institutional business.