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Hong Leong Bank's profit outlook positive amidst SME lending boost
Hong Leong Bank's profit outlook positive amidst SME lending boost
It is projected to maintain tangible common equity at approximately 14% of risk-weighted assets.
Banks gain 50% more tech capacity with productivity focus
Generative AI tools to streamline tasks can yield productivity gains of up to 30%.
Hangzhou Finance and Investment cuts property asset dependence
S&P also forecasts HFIG’s debt-to-adjusted total equity (ATE) ratio to improve.
Philippine banks launch PHPX stablecoin
It hopes to take advantage of the $9t global stablecoin transactions market.
China Bohai Bank sells $4.1b in assets to reduce risk
This sale is executed at a 30% discount to face value.
Commonwealth Bank divests wealth unit to LGT, 40 staff move
It is expected to close by mid-2025.
SG, China deepen cross-market ties in green finance and investments
The collaboration aims to boost international investment interest.
HKMA and partners inject US$500m for sustainable finance investments in Asia
The partners will focus on renewable energy infrastructure, energy solutions, and sustainable transportation.
Dyna.Ai and DCS Card Centre partner to enhance financial services with AI
The two companies also partnered earlier this year to leverage AI solutions for collection calls.
4,800 phishing incidents monthly in India's banks
Banks use GenAI apps at a lower rate than other sectors, likely due to stricter controls.
Bank Australia eyes growth with AUB buy
Currently, AUL is expected to continue supporting AUB until the transfer is complete.
Citigroup’s profitability set to grow by 2025: Moody’s
Thanks to continued robust liquidity and strong capital levels.Citigroup and Citibank are expected to have a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in Citigroup’s transformation toward a simpler and safer business model, a core focus for the board, management, and regulators, according to Moody’s Ratings.
Techcombank to sustain strong loan growth
It is also expected to maintain a risk-adjusted capital (RAC) ratio of 5.0 to 5.5%.
PayPay and Alipay+ expands partnership to extend e-wallet payment options across Japan
Alipay+ will connect to over 3 million local merchants in the global payment ecosystem.
Maybank Singapore taps PracBiz to streamline supply chain finance
The partnership targets businesses in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
OCBC launches near-instant P2P transfers to WeChat Pay and Alipay
It also aims to expand the service in Indonesia and the Philippines by 2026.
Evercomm, CTBC Bank to develop AI-powered green financing platform
The platform aims to advance green financing.
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