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60% of commercial banks don’t have women in C-suite roles
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No woman was appointed CEO of a commercial bank over the past year.
5 days ago
60% of commercial banks don’t have women in C-suite roles
No woman was appointed CEO of a commercial bank over the past year.
5 days ago
Thailand’s SCB, SCG offers green loans for net zero buildings
The loan will help entrepreneurs transition their buildings to net zero structures.
11 minutes ago
Citi revenue up 49% to $1.7b in 2023 as corporate lending grew
Both equity and debt underwriting fees rose.
19 hours ago
ZA Bank unveils business loan for Global Payments merchants
The virtual bank examines credit health based on business activities, amongst others.
21 hours ago
India rejects 2 applicants for a small finance bank licence
Two other applications remain under examination.
21 hours ago
Philippine central bank simplifies FX policy for foreign investment registration
Foreign investments can now be registered upon registering at any authorized agent bank.
21 hours ago
Philippine bank lending up 8.6% in Feb on higher motor and card loans
Consumer loans grew 25.2% partly due to demand for motor vehicle loans rising.
21 hours ago
OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers
Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said.
22 hours ago
BOCHK warns against phishing website
The fake login page intends to steal customers’ data, BOCHK said.
22 hours ago
StanChart’s SC Ventures invests in sharia fintech Algbra
The amount of investment is undisclosed.
1 day ago
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
3 days ago
AMINA onboards clients for crypto financial services
Its initial product offering includes crypto ETPs, dual currency notes, and capital-protected notes.
3 days ago
China investment banks report dismal fees as IPOs and M&As fall to decade low
Banks only raised $3.1b in fees from IPOs– a 78% decline from Q1 2023.
3 days ago
ICBC planning $5.5b loss absorbing bonds sale: report
The world’s largest bank by assets is likely to issue CNY20b.
3 days ago
Korean banks’ household loans drops in March as mortgage demand slows
In contrast, bank lending to the corporate sector increased by over KRW10t.
3 days ago
Transferable deposits drive South Korean banks’ deposit growth in March
Banks hold an outstanding KRW2.36t in deposits as of end-March.
4 days ago
BOCHK warns against phishing website
22 hours ago
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Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
3 days ago
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Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
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Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.
What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?
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Until December 2023, the bank's application programming interface attracted 4,000 customers and generated transactions worth IDR 828 trillion in the past year.
Wealth Management
BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market
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CEO Maria Theresa Marcial says they are targeting US$53b in AUM by 2026.
Wealth Management
How have banks’ wealth management pivots played out?
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There’s up to $25b in fees to be made in Asia, but it’s a tough market, an analyst said.
Bank Jago’s life-centric approach suits new style of financial management
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The tech-based bank has assisted more than 10 million Indonesians through seamless integration into the digital ecosystem since 2021.
BCA Group’s blu app expands digital ecosystem through BaaS
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![BCA Group’s blu app expands digital ecosystem through BaaS]()
The strategy has successfully fostered transactions and built customer trust by 53.4% throughout 2023.
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60% of commercial banks don’t have women in C-suite roles
![]()
No woman was appointed CEO of a commercial bank over the past year.
5 days ago
60% of commercial banks don’t have women in C-suite roles
No woman was appointed CEO of a commercial bank over the past year.
5 days ago
Thailand’s SCB, SCG offers green loans for net zero buildings
The loan will help entrepreneurs transition their buildings to net zero structures.
12 minutes ago
Citi revenue up 49% to $1.7b in 2023 as corporate lending grew
Both equity and debt underwriting fees rose.
19 hours ago
ZA Bank unveils business loan for Global Payments merchants
The virtual bank examines credit health based on business activities, amongst others.
21 hours ago
India rejects 2 applicants for a small finance bank licence
Two other applications remain under examination.
21 hours ago
Philippine central bank simplifies FX policy for foreign investment registration
Foreign investments can now be registered upon registering at any authorized agent bank.
21 hours ago
Philippine bank lending up 8.6% in Feb on higher motor and card loans
Consumer loans grew 25.2% partly due to demand for motor vehicle loans rising.
21 hours ago
OCBC’s green car loans surged sixfold as new EV brands pique buyers
Loan demand for used EVs rose 30 times compared to launch, the bank said.
22 hours ago
BOCHK warns against phishing website
The fake login page intends to steal customers’ data, BOCHK said.
22 hours ago
StanChart’s SC Ventures invests in sharia fintech Algbra
The amount of investment is undisclosed.
1 day ago
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
3 days ago
AMINA onboards clients for crypto financial services
Its initial product offering includes crypto ETPs, dual currency notes, and capital-protected notes.
3 days ago
China investment banks report dismal fees as IPOs and M&As fall to decade low
Banks only raised $3.1b in fees from IPOs– a 78% decline from Q1 2023.
3 days ago
ICBC planning $5.5b loss absorbing bonds sale: report
The world’s largest bank by assets is likely to issue CNY20b.
3 days ago
Korean banks’ household loans drops in March as mortgage demand slows
In contrast, bank lending to the corporate sector increased by over KRW10t.
3 days ago
Transferable deposits drive South Korean banks’ deposit growth in March
Banks hold an outstanding KRW2.36t in deposits as of end-March.
4 days ago
BOCHK warns against phishing website
22 hours ago
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Retail Banking
Banks grapple through era of disruption by being the disruptor
Companies are facing not just tech transformations but also shorter skill lifespans for their workforce.
3 days ago
Banking Technology
Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks
![Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks]()
![Empathy deficit erodes customers’ trust in banks]()
Customers who feel valued are willing to spend more for banking products.
What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?
![What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?]()
![What Makes BNI's API Service Stand Out in the Open Banking Era?]()
Until December 2023, the bank's application programming interface attracted 4,000 customers and generated transactions worth IDR 828 trillion in the past year.
Wealth Management
BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market
![BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market]()
![BPI Private Wealth aims to double assets and capture 25% local HNW market]()
CEO Maria Theresa Marcial says they are targeting US$53b in AUM by 2026.
Wealth Management
How have banks’ wealth management pivots played out?
![How have banks’ wealth management pivots played out?]()
![How have banks’ wealth management pivots played out?]()
There’s up to $25b in fees to be made in Asia, but it’s a tough market, an analyst said.
Bank Jago’s life-centric approach suits new style of financial management
![Bank Jago’s life-centric approach suits new style of financial management]()
![Bank Jago’s life-centric approach suits new style of financial management]()
The tech-based bank has assisted more than 10 million Indonesians through seamless integration into the digital ecosystem since 2021.
BCA Group’s blu app expands digital ecosystem through BaaS
![BCA Group’s blu app expands digital ecosystem through BaaS]()
![BCA Group’s blu app expands digital ecosystem through BaaS]()
The strategy has successfully fostered transactions and built customer trust by 53.4% throughout 2023.
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HSBC Hong Kong shines at ABF Retail Banking Awards
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