Frances Gagua

DBS launches multi-currency commercial debit card

Businesses can lock in rates 1 year in advance.

Military Commercial JS Bank to sustain profits despite rising bad loans

Its NPL ratio deteriorated to 1.6% in June 2024 vs 1.4% a year earlier.

Chinese banks must move from size reliance to sustain profits

Most struggle to diversify their income sources as they seek short-term growth.  

Airwallex now processing $100b annually

This was anchored by its Americas expansion and APAC revenue growth.

Japan’s card payments market value to grow 10.8% in 2024

Credit and charge cards made up 96.5% of all card payment transactions.

UOB seeks to be ASEAN's top cross-border trade bank by 2026.

It aims to be the number 1 cross-border trade bank in ASEAN.

Mizuho Bank’s Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 14.26% in June

This is 0.66 percentage points (ppt) higher than in March 2024.

The Evolution of Financial Advisors: Embracing Digital Transformation for Enhanced Client Value

Financial advisors are expected to offer more than just advice, opening up new opportunities in this space.

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.

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.