Staff Reporter

Grab-Singtel, iFAST apply for Malaysian digital bank license

Bank Negara Malaysia is expected to issue up to five licenses by Q1 2022.

Singapore wealth platform Endowus gets backing from UBS, others

It will use the funds to expand in the country and in Hong Kong.

Strengthening business resilience through EPM

In today’s turbulent economy, the ability to make quick and sound decisions can make or break an organisation.

Philippines’ Landbank, UCPB to merge

Post-merger, the bank will have $55.4b in combined assets, reports local media.

Nomura Holdings loses 20 investment bankers in Asia: report

The resignations include their head of Greater China equity capital markets.

Philippine fintech firm Voyager raises $167m from Tencent, others

The firm has applied for a digital banking license in the country.

IFC grants $40m loan to Vietnam’s SeABank to expand SME lending

It’s the first phase of a $150m package for expanding SME lending, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Hongkongers optimistic about BaaS: study

42% said that their organisation have been deploying banking-as-a-service (BaaS) in the last 12 months.

Singapore investment banking fees up 9.3% in H1 2021

Overall announced M&A activity set the record for the highest semiannual period value-wise.

SEA banks’ asset quality visibility still cloudy amidst extended loan relief schemes

Non-performing loan ratios will likely peak only by end-2021 or 2022, when relief measures expire.

25-year anniversary: From startup to global FinTech company 

The Swiss software company CREALOGIX is today celebrating 25 years in business. Established as an innovative startup, CREALOGIX has now grown to be a global FinTech company but has not lost its original pioneering spirit. To mark a quarter of a century in existence, CREALOGIX is gifting itself new,  modern and sustainable office space in Zurich. 

MUFG Bank inks MOU with Western Australia on renewables

The agreement also cover the sectors of energy, agribusiness, education, tourism and manufacturing.

Fave launches BNPL service in Singapore, Malaysia

FavePay Later offers interest-free flexible payments on the Fave app.

Indonesia mulls tightening fintech, P2P regulations

New regulations may include higher capital hurdles for P2P players.