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Shriram Finance sees softer loan growth as weak monsoon lifts costs
Shriram Finance sees softer loan growth as weak monsoon lifts costs
Gold, personal loans, two-wheeler, and MSME loans saw higher delinquencies.
10 hours ago
Philippine banks hold credit standards steady as loan demand firms
Philippine banks hold credit standards steady as loan demand firms
More banks expect to see an increase in enterprise loans in Q4.
10 hours ago
SeABank unveils sustainable finance framework
SeABank unveils sustainable finance framework
The bank’s green credit has risen 150% year-to-date.
11 hours ago
JCB and Hanoi Metro sign MOU for contactless fare gate payments
JCB and Hanoi Metro sign MOU for contactless fare gate payments
The service is expected to provide greater convenience for tourists.
12 hours ago
Bank of Singapore closes data centre fund following high demand
Bank of Singapore closes data centre fund following high demand
BOS said that it was amongst its most successful closed-ended offerings in years.
1 day ago
PBCOM names two branch banking heads
PBCOM names two branch banking heads
President and CEO John Ong has been approved as a full member of the trust committee.
1 day ago
Maybank launches ringgit account for Singapore corporate clients
Maybank launches ringgit account for Singapore corporate clients
Maybank has seen growing demand for cross-border banking services since the launch of the JS-SEZ.
1 day ago
BPI logs $766.6m net income in 9M as provisions surge 69.2%
BPI logs $766.6m net income in 9M as provisions surge 69.2%
Operating expenses are up 12.5% and fee income also grew.
1 day ago
BPI names Ginbee Go as next CEO as TG Limcaoco steps down
BPI names Ginbee Go as next CEO as TG Limcaoco steps down
Limcaoco will transition to senior governance roles in Ayala Group companies.
1 day ago
MAS expects stronger measures over environmental breaches
MAS expects stronger measures over environmental breaches
MAS has reinforced supervisory expectations amidst the current haze.
1 day ago
Mastercard rolls out AI assistant to remind cardholders of benefits
Mastercard rolls out AI assistant to remind cardholders of benefits
Citi is exploring opportunities to bring the AI assistant to its Singapore and Hong Kong customers.
2 days ago
ANZ reclassifies loans and revenues in divisional reporting overhaul
ANZ reclassifies loans and revenues in divisional reporting overhaul
It now presents its net fee and commissions income separately.
2 days ago
NAB joins estateXchange to digitise deceased estate administration
NAB joins estateXchange to digitise deceased estate administration
It gives users an internal verified list of banks, super funds, registries, amongst others.
2 days ago
Citi Korea names Kyoung-Ho Kim as country officer and banking head
Citi Korea names Kyoung-Ho Kim as country officer and banking head
Kim has worked with Citi since 2001.
2 days ago
NAB to lay off up to 1,500 jobs by end-2026
NAB to lay off up to 1,500 jobs by end-2026
It is cutting about 6% of its current internal workforce through FY2027.
2 days ago
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How can banks drive stablecoin adoption among consumers?
Visa found 46% of Asia-Pacific consumers expect to use stablecoins within five years.
Can Southeast Asia's fintech startups survive the funding squeeze?
Just four funding rounds accounted for 86% of the region's $2.3b investment.
Can nature risks become a lending opportunity for Malaysian banks?
About $200b of Malaysian bank loans depend on water, soil, and other natural resources.
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KB Bank wants a place in your shopping cart
It is expanding offers through e-commerce platforms and Korean beauty clinics.
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Atome taps alternative data to reach unbanked Filipinos
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About 80% of its Philippine cardholders are using their first card product.
Cards & Payments
Banks told to stop playing Gen Z card
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Complicated reward schemes and spending conditions can erode card benefits.
Cards & Payments
Banks rethink overseas ties as payments go digital
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Bank of America sees common standards and round-the-clock liquidity as key hurdles.
Singapore opens door to foreign stablecoins under tighter rules
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Banks may need separate companies to issue stablecoins under the proposed framework.
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India draws foreign banks as China expansion remains costly
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Setting up a Chinese unit requires $149m in capital, versus $53m in India.
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Standard Chartered says smarter AI use beats cutting-edge tech
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AI-powered environmental assessments could save 5,000 staff hours annually.
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