Frances Gagua
Lack of Diversification and No Contingency Plan Can Be Catastrophic in Today's World
Lack of Diversification and No Contingency Plan Can Be Catastrophic in Today's World
The Microsoft cybersecurity IT outage highlighted the need for contingency planning for all financial services industry players.
Hong Kong central bank launches gen AI sandbox
Banks are encouraged to make full use of the sandbox.
CBA to retain capital levels despite buyback, high dividend payout
Cash net profit after tax declined 2% in the latest financial year.
South Korea’s corporate loans rise in July; deposits decline
Tax payments and outflow of funds for various reasons led to the drop.
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 10.8% in Q1
Net income per share is JPY26.61.
SoKor household loans rise in July on more mortgages
Demand may also be higher due to the summer vacation season.
Korea, Turkey renew bilateral swap agreement
The extension is effective for a period of 3 years beginning August 2024.
NETS unveils terminal-less contactless payment solution
It accepts card payments and QR payments from local and overseas apps.
Taiwanese banks hold $310.53t in SME loans in June
SME loans made up 65.64% of all corporate loans in Taiwan.
PH central bank issues framework for digital payment system operators
Payment system operators are required to obtain a license from the BSP.
DBS pilots blockchain-backed treasury tokens for treasury, liquidity mgmt
The tokens enable collaborator Ant Int’l to reduce settlements into seconds.
StanChart rolls out ESG-linked cash account in Hong Kong, SG
Clients are rewarded when they meet ESG-related targets.
OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN
Multinationals are likely to hasten their ASEAN expansion.
Bank of Singapore warns against fake app
It has reported the link and app to the police and regulators.
Bangkok Bank unveils green transition loan for businesses
The credit can be as high as $283m (THB10b)
Thailand’s Krungsri launches SME transition loan for clean energy
It will help businesses embrace clean energy solutions and reduce pollution.
Citi’s wealth unit selling its trust business: report
The bank has been on a selling spree since 2022.
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