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Bangkok Bank announces temporary closure of digital, payment services on 6 July

Debit and credit cards won’t be able to use their cards for transactions during the period.

Ant Group and Mastercard extend payments program to Chengdu, Chongqing

Tourist spending using Ant Group’s digital payments rose 13-fold in the two cities.

Allianz and HSBC launch new life insurance plan

The plan comes with a premium starting from RM6,000.

Bank Negara Malaysia releases policy document on claims settlement practices

It mandates minimum standards for licensed insurers and takaful operators.

UOB winds down digital credit assessment subsidiary

It had promised to invest S$12m on Avatec when it launched in 2018.

Ant International acquires Dutch payment service provider MultiSafepay

Ant will integrate MultiSafepay into its subsidiary Antom.

China Citic Bank’s green finance moves require more finesse

It aligns with international frameworks, but some have indirect ties to fossil fuels.

Hong Kong IPO market plummets to lowest in two decades

IPOs in Hong Kong only raised $1.5b to date, 35.2% lower than in H1 2023.

WTW urges APAC banks to consider non-payment insurance

Uncertainties like the Chinese real estate crisis call for effective credit risk management.

Mortgage applications in HK fall 16.1% in May

However, the value of mortgages approved rose by 8.8%, according to official data.

Total deposits in Hong Kong up 1.1% in May

Loans registered a decline, however, according to central bank data.

Techcombank's AI push delivered 52 million financial insights in 2023

The bank said it has given 52 million personalised financial advice to customers.

Dah Sing Bank unveils multi-currency debit card

It covers 11 currencies and has no annual fee.

Silverlake Axis names Cass Goh as new CEO

Goh has been Silverlake Axis’ group deputy executive chairman since Oct 2023.