Staff Reporter

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.

BC Payments clinches in-principle approval for MPI license in Singapore

The company plans to double its Singapore headcount over the next year.

OCBC unveils AI stock picker in Hong Kong

AI Oscar will send regular trading ideas on HK stocks via email to customers.

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.