Frances Gagua
Credit Suisse clinches approval to launch wealth business in China: report
Credit Suisse clinches approval to launch wealth business in China: report
The Swiss bank is pushing to roll out its wealth business by the first half of 2023.
DBS CEO Piyush Gupta earned 13.3% more in 2022
Gupta’s salary is S$1.5m in 2022, up from S$1.2m in 2021.
DBS officially launches Dhaka representative office
This is DBS’ 19th market globally.
Public Bank offers repayment relief to Malaysia flood victims
Customers affected by the floods can defer monthly loan payments for up to 6 months.
Card payments trump cash in Singapore
Over 9 in 10 of respondents in Visa’s latest study said they use cards to pay.
DBS’ Lareina Wang on why role models matter to women in banking
Only 20% of bankers in C-Suite and senior leadership roles in Hong Kong are women.
Banks offer flexiwork, mentor programmes to uplift women’s careers
This International Women’s Day, we spoke with Singapore’s big three banks on how they are helping close the gender gap in their workforces.
No more full gov’t support for Shoko Chukin Bank after stake sale recommendation: report
The potential stake sale is a governance risk, Moody’s warned.
Hang Seng Bank celebrates 90th anniversary
A celebratory event was held with Hong Kong’s chief executive and the bank’s chairman and CEO.
HSBC launches RewardCash-based e-shop for Hong Kong Visa platinum cardholders
They can now ship at Watsons, PARKnShop, and Fortress with their RewardCash.
Southeast Asian banks’ well-placed to ride fintech’s digital disruption: Moody’s
Supportive regulation, digital investments, and fintechs slowing growth will play to banks’ favor.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Credit Suisse woos the wealthy with higher deposit rates; Citi cuts jobs
And Goldman Sachs signals possible sale of consumer business assets.
Citi names Stella Choe as APAC head of new Global Network Banking
GNB brings together relationship managers across Citi’s different banking businesses.
Bank of East Asia launches Mainland account opening service for Hong Kong residents
The service is offered in 15 designated BEA branches across Hong Kong.
Australia’s mortgage arrears to rise as interest rates erode borrowers’ savings
Many lenders have seen a sharp rise in prepayment rates.
Citi Hong Kong to buy 106.4 million kWh renewable-sourced electricity
The deal is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 41,496 tonnes.
Citi completes sale of India consumer business to Axis Bank
Approximately 3,200 Citi employees have been transferred.
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