Frances Gagua
Partnerships, carbon action, talent acquisition key for SEA banks’ in 2024: analyst
Partnerships, carbon action, talent acquisition key for SEA banks’ in 2024: analyst
Developing new workforce capability is now a necessity given macro factors.
It's the most wonderful time of the year for ABF!
Asian Banking & Finance will be back on 8 January 2024.
SCB names ex-Citi banker as new SVP and chief wholesale banking officer
Parksuwan has worked for Citi Thailand and HSBC Bank Thailand.
MUFJ to buy Aussie pension company Link Group
The Japanese banking giant is acquiring 100% of issued shares of Link Group.
Mizuho introduces new medium-term targets for financed emmissions
The new targets are in the automotive and maritime transport sectors.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Citi to exit distressed-debt trading business; Korea seeks to fine HSBC, BNP Paribas
And Germany seizes $790m from the bank account of a Russian financial institution.
Korean central bank inks deal to develop system for testing CBDCs
LG CNS Co. will develop a set of systems for the test.
StanChart SG onboards 10,000 clients in SC Inner Circle
These clients deliver feedback and insights on initiatives and products.
Deutsche Bank doubles its Indonesia capital to $644m
This is the third time it raised its capital in an APAC market this year.
BPI, RBC merger approved
It will take effect on 1 January, with BPI as the surviving entity.
Bangladesh’s Dutch-Bangla Bank to face tough operating conditions in 2024: S&P
The bank should be able to maintain its satisfactory franchise, however.
APAC consumers to spend more for travel, dining out in 2024: Mastercard
Consumers are expected to allocate a larger share of their wallets to discretionary spending.
JCB contactless payments now available in the UK
In 2024, JCB plans to enable contactless payments in the remaining 80% of UK Worldpay terminals.
ZA Bank’s Global Transfer service helps save HK$4m in transfer fees
Over 90% of the international money transfers are completed within a day’s time.
Corporate bonds, liquid assets key to investment wins in 2024: Standard Chartered
The expected US recession next year will significantly impact how bonds perform.
How OCBC’s blockchain expertise is powering Singapore’s digital currency ambitions
OCBC is aiming to commercialise one or two of its blockchain solutions in 2024.
RCBC unveils banking services in a remote Philippine island
Inhabitants of Turtle Island will now have access to RCBC’s deposit and digital payment services.
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