Frances Gagua
How embedded finance is democratising the financial services experience for SMEs in Asia-Pacific
How embedded finance is democratising the financial services experience for SMEs in Asia-Pacific
The past few years has seen embedded finance proliferating in the APAC region, with digital technology lowering not just the costs of financial services but also their access barriers.
Revised capital rules a positive for Chinese banks’ operating environment
It is expected to have minimal impact on local banks’ capital position.
Citi appointed depositary bank for Hangke’s GDR program
This is in connection with Hangke’s $172.85m IPO of tis GDRs.
Maybank Singapore’s profit before tax doubles to S$655.92m in 2022
This was reportedly thanks to higher income and lower loan loss allowances.
Maybank’s net profit up 1.6% to $1.8b in 2022
Improving regional economic activities and lower net impairment losses led to the growth.
Beijing’s China Renaissance said missing chairman assisting PRC authorities
Bao Fan was first reported missing on 16 February.
India’s card payments market to grow 23.6% to $361.6b in 2023: analyst
Rising consumer spending will rally the market to extend 2022’s growth.
HSBC welcomes Hong Kong’s HK$100m bid to attract family office
Hong Kong is aiming to attract 200 family offices to set up shop in the city by 2025.
Weekly Global News Wrap: US regulators warn banks on liquidity risks from crypto deposits; Wells Fargo lays off hundreds of mortgage bankers
And Europe bank stocks could still rally higher, analysts said.
OCBC reports record net profit of S$5.75b in 2022
Full-year dividend is at 68 cents per share, 28% higher than in 2021.
UPI’s linkage to SG’s PayNow a step closer to global payment brand ambitions: analyst
UPI registered a 75.9% growth in 2022.
Thailand’s KBank eyes to be amongst Vietnam, Indonesia’s top banks
The bank aims to increase its international business income to 4% of its total net income.
Hang Seng Bank’s profits down 27% to HK$10.16b in 2022
The bank has announced a fourth interim dividend of HK$2 per share.
Judo Bank's rapid growth to continue despite inflation, competition
Competition and higher cost of funding are likely to curtail some margin benefit, says S&P.
Banks urged to integrate ESG data into IT systems: McKinsey
Banks must apply a use-case driven approach to introduce new ESG capabilities.
Hong Kong launches consultation for virtual asset trading platforms
The SFC is seeking views on whether to allow license platform operators to serve retail investors.
Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre
The 10,000-square-foot space is staffed by senior bankers and specialists.
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