Frances Gagua

StashAway sees investment deposits double in 2024

Its HNW and emerging HNW were more likely to invest in a diversified portfolio.

Grab, Singtel-backed Super Bank mulls IPO: report

The Jakarta-based digital bank may raise up to $300m, sources said.

Top 25 banks’ market cap rises 27.1% in Q4 2024

ICBC is APAC’s top bank in terms of market cap; DBS rises to 23rd spot.

Japan’s Resona group banks, Fujitsu launch home-buying web service

It enables users to record observations in property viewings.

Will the Taiwan dollar overtake yuan as Asia’s top funding currency?

Intervention risks in the yuan are increasing the Taiwan dollar’s attractiveness.

Mortgage growth to lift Viet banks’ earnings in 2025

Mortgage loans may grow by 20% during the year, from 10% in 2024.

RHB unveils debit card replacement kiosks.

They’re available in two branches.

Philippine banks’ loans up 11.1% in Nov 2024

Loans to residents grew faster whilst loans to non-residents slowed.

2 in 3 people to own a digital wallet by 2029: report

As of 2024, an estimated 52.6% of the world uses a digital wallet.

WeLab Bank achieves first breakeven in Dec 2024

WeLab Bank credited it to its expanded loan book.

Land Bank of Taiwan secures license to operate in Australia

It can operate as a foreign authorised deposit-taking institution.

South Korea to unveil guidelines for short-selling

It plans to expand the English DART and Open DART services in January.

Luxembourg’s Banking Circle to buy Australian Settlements Ltd.

ASL provides settlement and payment services in Australia.