Frances Gagua
1 in 2 Hong Kong adults trying to break free from parents’ bad money habits
1 in 2 Hong Kong adults trying to break free from parents’ bad money habits
Adults have the tendency to mirror their parents’ money habits, both good and bad.
Standard Chartered launches open banking marketplace with over 100 APIs
Clients can discover, identify, and test APIs in a sandbox environment.
Citi names Amit Dhawan as head of CCB Singapore
Dhawan has been head of emerging corporates for Asia since 2017.
Fintech Qashier clinches in-principle approval for a MPI license from MAS
Qashier had been operating under an exempted framework for the past 5 years.
Maybank Singapore unveils online investment service for as low as S$200
From now until 30 June, the sales charge for the first $2,000 will be waived.
Hong Kong investment bankers risk losing jobs as banks cut costs: report
About 200 bankers in the city have reportedly lost their jobs in the past year.
BaaS providers revenues to more than double by 2028
The BaaS space has generated $36.4b in revenue as of 2024.
Japan’s SMBC joins JV to support drug discovery start-ups
The bank will own 33.2% of the JV company, which will be established mid-2024.
Tighter money supply strains Indonesian banks’ margins
Whilst margins may rise in the short-term, margins could fall deeper in the long-term.
BNPL provider Atome Financial doubles operating income in 2023
It’s BNPL services are now profitable, the company said in a press release.
Zed challenges banking norms with no interest, forward-looking credit card
The soon-to-be-launched card will underwrite based on present and future income, not just past financial records.
Thailand’s TISCO maintains strict credit policy as car loans fall
It will maintain its high dividend payout but won’t heed calls to raise it, analysts said.
Malaysian banks’ asset quality strong but profits to stay flat in 2024
A sustained currency depreciation may affect import-reliant sectors, an analyst warned.
Taiwan’s domestic banks extended $300.7b in SME loans
This accounts for 65% of all loans extended to all enterprises.
PH central bank revokes license of local money changer
Money changer NIKKO reportedly committed “serious violations” of money laundering laws.
Union Bank’s profit outlook dims on higher costs and riskier loans
It has less buffers for loan losses than lower-rated banking peers, Moody’s Ratings warned.
Hang Seng Bank warns against phishing email
The emails lead to a fraudulent website that may request their bank or card information.
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