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Weekly Global News Wrap: Credit Suisse faces lending restrictions; Italy seeks stalemate over e-payment cost reduction talks
Weekly Global News Wrap: Credit Suisse faces lending restrictions; Italy seeks stalemate over e-payment cost reduction talks
And JPMorgan Chase unlikely to buy another struggling bank, says CEO Jamie Dimon.
Citibank Korea doubles net income in Q1
The net income of KRW84.9b for Jan-March 2023 is 112% higher than a year ago.
Kakao Pay beset with 2 hour service disruption
This was subsequent to its the messaging app’s recent cyber disruption.
AlTi completes acquisition of SG-based AL Wealth Partners
This is in line with AlTi’s goal to assist SG’s growing clientele.
Public Bank Berhad aims for $11b in ESG-friendly financing by 2025
It also plans to finance energy-efficient vehicles worth $7b by 2025.
MUFG Bank buys JPY600m shares in metaverse company TBT Lab
The bank will help develop the financial functions of the planned Japan Metaverse Economic Zone
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s net profit up to $9.34b for FY2022
Year-end dividend per share is JPY125 or US$92.
Singapore’s big three banks averaged 3% decline in total returns in Jan-May: SGX
They are performing better than their US counterparts, however.
UOB unveils exclusive wine pairing dinners for cardholders
Cardholders can also attend invite-only wine masterclasses.
Foreign JCB cardholders offered Tokyo Tower discounts
They can avail a 30% discount on the admission fee until 30 April 2024.
Hang Seng Bank names Shelley Zhou as head of corporate sustainability
The new executive will head its sustainability division.
Hang Seng Bank upgrades Hysan Avenue Branch to become pet-friendly
The branch offers a designated pet-friendly waiting area.
Digitalisation and social media distribution: Catalysts for change in Indonesia’s insurance industry
Leaders and experts in insurance and marketing roll out tech-based strategies to unlock growth potential in Indonesia’s untapped market at Jakarta Forum.
Indonesian banks must prioritize digitalisation, boost financial inclusion — experts
Banking leaders at Asian Business & Finance’s Jakarta forum push digital technology and innovation to create seamless and personalised services.
Ravi Menon reappointed as managing director of MAS
Senior Advisor Goh Chok Tong is stepping down from his position.
MAS introduces scheme to boost polytechnic grads in financial sector
The authority wants an increase of more than 80% in polytechnic graduates in the sector.
South Korean banks’ loans to households, corporates up in April
Corporates borrowed money for dividend payments, the Bank of Korea said.
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