Frances Gagua

Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC

Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.

Hong Kong, Macau establish direct link for bond clearing and settlement

Investors in Macao and Hong Kong will benefit from the arrangement.

Mizuho Bank invests $3.5m in metal parts and 3D printer startup

The metal parts produced are used in various sectors, like aerospace.

Australia’s P&N, Beyond Bank likely to seek other merger opportunities

S&P foresees further consolidation in Australia’s mutual banking sector.

Australia’s P&N Bank scraps proposed merger with Beyond Bank

The merged entity would have been worth about $23.8b.

MAS, IBF working on gen AI job impact map

Separately, the IBF has given out skills badges to 3,000 professionals.

Singapore’s financial sector employment rose 4,800 in 2023

The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.

Labour force upskilling needed as SG nears 'super-aged' status

The future growth must be productivity-led, said DPM Gan Kim Yong.

Cambodian banks breach covenants as bad loans surge

ACLEDA, Hattha Bank, and LOLC have all breached their covenants.

GXS Bank launches term deposit product Boost Pocket

It is currently on offer with an interest rate of up to 3.48% per annum.

Revolving credit on Taiwan credit cards dips in July

This is despite the total active cards rising to 38.36 million.

China’s big four banks face $100b shortfall in loss-absorbing capital

The banks have not yet met their required loss-absorbing capacity levels.

Japan, Korea financial authorities hold in-person bilateral meeting

The two exchanged views about developments in their financial sectors.

South Korea’s household loans expand by $7.32b in August

There were “strong housing market activities” in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Australia’s planned AT1 phase out to have little impact on banks

If pushed through, the CET1 minimum requirement will rise to 10.50%.