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Japan’s SMBC enters partnership agreement with Avispa Fukuoka
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.
China’s ICBC still world’s most valuable bank brand: study
Brand value went up 10% during the year.
BC Payments clinches in-principle approval for MPI license in Singapore
The company plans to double its Singapore headcount over the next year.
DBS is 5th most valuable bank brand in APAC: study
Its brand value rose 56% to $17.2b.
OCBC unveils AI stock picker in Hong Kong
AI Oscar will send regular trading ideas on HK stocks via email to customers.
India and Nepal orgs ink MOU to develop investment banking sector
The MoU will be in effect for a period of 3 years.
HSBC nabs Deutsche banker for North Asia and HK head of Global Private Banking
She joins from Deutsche Bank.
Weekly Global News Wrap: UBS mulls HQ shift; Sabadell demands gov’t transparency
And France’s Credit Mutuel Alliance Federale is buying Oldenburgische Landesbank.
Bain Capital buying 18% stake in Manappuram Finance for $508m
The deal may close in Q2 or Q3 of the 2026 financial year.
Vietnam extends supply chain finance program to 2030 to support SMEs
The second phase will focus on assisting Vietnam’s regulatory agencies.
HDFC Bank now accepting deposits under India’s savings scheme for seniors
HDFC will act as an agency bank and help source scheme deposits.
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