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UBS to adopt LSEG data and analytics solutions

It will affect the bank’s asset classes, business franchises, and trade lifecycle.

Mobile POS to grow to $4.9t by 2030 on growing card use

Shift from fixed POS terminals at checkouts will also drive its growth.

Australia probes debt firms over term breaches and poor service

They may be failing to meet agreement terms or charging high fees, amongst others.

Bangkok Bank likely to miss 2025 net interest margin target

Its Q2 2025 earnings growth was flat year-on-year.

SBI loan growth to hit 12% in 2025 whilst capitalisation to improve

Partial stake sale in Yes Bank will improve core capital ratio further.

Lendela, TransUnion roll out free credit data checking tool in Hong Kong

Hong Kong consumers can check their credit score at no cost.

Techcombank’s profit down 1.48% to $472.75m in H1 2025

Net interest income fell, but net interest margin registered a slight increase.

HSBC Global Private Banking scales up SEA and Australia teams

It has appointed Joanne Ng as new desk head for its Singapore team.

DBS launches gen-AI coaching tool for employees

Guidance will be tailored based on employees’ role and internal mobility pathways.

China CITIC Bank International to launch Payment Connect services

First 1,000 customers to complete transactions worth HK$1,000 can get a rebate.

Shaping the Future of Financial Services: ABF & IA Summit 2025 Heads to Singapore

Leading voices from Google, HSBC Life, and GXS Bank will come together on 25 September to discuss critical issues shaping the banking and insurance industries.

UOB clinches accolades at Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025

The bank bagged titles across seven categories of the prestigious awards programme.

DBS launches digital voucher system through Paylah platform

Programmable Rewards is aimed at companies and public agencies seeking to streamline campaigns, among others.

India’s Axis Bank face higher credit costs and margin pressures

It logged more slippages or bad loans due to reclassification.

TMBThanachart Bank’s dividend payout likely at 65% for 2025

But rising NPLs in auto loans and unsecured consumer loans can be a problem.