Frances Gagua

Bank of East Asia officially opens Global Services Centre

It is an IT Development & Test Centre for fintech solutions and AI adoption.

Crédit Agricole CIB names new APAC head of int’l trade & transaction banking

Christophe Crétot is most recently head of corporate & leverage finance APAC.

Malaysian banks’ impaired loans rose in January

Loan loss coverage ratio dipped to 128.6% from 129% previously.

Japan, India renew bilateral swap agreement

The size of the BSA remains unchanged at $75b.

Wise unveils international business payment account in Hong Kong

It has no minimum balance requirement and no monthly subscription fees.

Chinese banks’ DeepSeek adoption brings risk management challenges

DeepSeek’s lower cost will widen gen AI access in the banking sector, S&P said.

Cake Digital Bank breaks even by meeting small needs

The Vietnamese digital bank owes its success to quick loans and low-limit credit cards.

Nomura’s profitability, earnings stability strengthen through 2025

Enhanced risk management will reduce risk of losses and earnings volatility.

Singapore banks recalibrate ASEAN strategies

The three banks stand to see growth opportunities in the Johor- Singapore SEZ.

MUFG Bank to invest in life sciences investment fund

The fund aims to establish startups as well as develop and launch new drugs.

Siam Commercial Bank targets top wealth manager spot in Thailand

SCB CEO expects Thai assets to exceed $1t by 2028.