Wholesale Banking
BOCHK partners with Manulife to launch multi-asset income solutions
BOCHK partners with Manulife to launch multi-asset income solutions
It will draw on global income sources such as preferred securities and others.
Citi hires HSBC banker as head of China global banking network
Luen-Yuan Chu will head the corporate banking of international companies operating in China.
Commonwealth Private unveil self-directed investment option for wholesale investors
Private Wealth Advantage is a self-directed investment option for wholesale investors.
Cross-border B2B payments to reach 18.3 billion in 2030
Stablecoins unlock massive potential but need significant infrastructure to be built.
Mizuho to acquire 100% shares of energy advisory firm August & Co
The August & Co brand will be maintained.
OCBC names Elaine Heng as head of global commercial banking
Tan Yuen Siang will join the global wholesale banking leadership team.
Franklin Templeton names new co-heads of Global Official Institutions Group
The new office will serve central banks and sovereign wealth funds globally.
CIMB launches 6-year roadmap to enhance operations
Forward30 aims to position CIMB for long-term growth.
Deutsche Bank, Yonyou ink MOU to enhance treasury management services
They aim to support the globalization strategies of Chinese enterprises.
Ant Int’l sees growth in 4 divisions, Alipay+ holds 1.6 billion users
Cross-border transactions processed via Alipay+ tripled year-on-year in 2024.
Airwallex reports double-digit revenue, transaction growth for Q3
It expanded its startup and investment platforms in 2024.
Chinese banks set up offices at Dubai International Financial Centre
About 8 banks from China now have locations in the financial centre.
PH central bank completes proof-of-concept test for wholesale CBDC
Project Agila enabled banks to transfer funds during off-business hours.
Up to $50b of wholesale banks’ revenues at risk
But there’s about $15b in additional revenue up for grabs through 2027.
Citigroup’s profitability set to grow by 2025: Moody’s
Thanks to continued robust liquidity and strong capital levels.Citigroup and Citibank are expected to have a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in...
ING names Uday Sareen as APAC chief exec and head of wholesale banking
He first joined ING in 2007.
Banks must expand net zero targets, set clearer O&G goals: org
Japan, SoKor have yet to set medium and long-term targets aligned with a 1.5°C scenario.
Commentary
Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific
Show, don’t tell: Asian banks need to prove simplification works – here’s how