Frances Gagua

Planned merger broadens TCL’s diversity, auto-market exposure

Underwriting criteria may be tightened to combat integration risks.

Fintech Paywatch secures $30m in series A funding round

Vanderbilt University and Third Prime led the investment round.

Taiwan’s CTBC Bank unveils new private banking platform

The bank will use the new platform to offer products and services to Hong Kong in Singapore.

Citi names HSBC banker as head of corporate banking in Hong Kong

Matthew Hung is head of corporate coverage for HSBC’s operations in the city.

Union Bank of India enjoys stablising earnings, improving asset quality

The bank’s recently announced fund raising will provide capital growth, says S&P.

Hong Kong sees 9.1% uptick in credit card spending in Q1

There were fewer transactions, but the value went up.

SEA fintechs clinch $851m of funding in H1

Digital lender ANEXT Bank was one of two major funding rounds during the period.

St. James’s Place unveil Lumina portfolios

Over 9,000 ETFs and funds were reportedly screened in the selection process.

Mizuho floats plan to establish securities company in China

The Japanese megabank said that authorities have officially received their application.

HSBC Singapore unveils Live+ credit card for lifestyle spending

It offers an 8% cashback and 15% discount on selected transactions.

The New Norm of Private Debts in Asia

Asia's private credit industry has the potential to become an appealing market for investors seeking high returns.

Comarch aims to bridge Asian banks’ innovation with wealth needs

The Polish tech firm is looking to help banks build their wealth management platforms.

HDBank reports 6.2% credit growth in H1

The bank’s return on equity (ROE) reached 26.7%.

Basel III to improve Japanese major financial groups’ profits

However, risk-weighted assets for the four FIs are expected to rise.