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ANZ commits to no branch closures until 2030
ANZ commits to no branch closures until 2030
It will review the presence of 19 branches where ANZ and Suncorp Bank are in close vicinity.
14 hours ago
National Australia Bank names Ian Saines as non-exec director and chair-elect
National Australia Bank names Ian Saines as non-exec director and chair-elect
Saines was a former senior executive at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
14 hours ago
China Life overhauls investment strategy amidst risk pressures
China Life overhauls investment strategy amidst risk pressures
New systems connect capital allocation with long-term policyholder liabilities.
19 hours ago
UnionPay and TenPay target cross-border remittance costs
UnionPay and TenPay target cross-border remittance costs
Their first international money transfer partnership was announced at Hong Kong FinTech Week.
21 hours ago
Eximbank's Q3 2026 profit plunges 67.6% to $5.6m
Eximbank's Q3 2026 profit plunges 67.6% to $5.6m
The bank's nine-month earnings reached just 57% of its annual target.
21 hours ago
UOB expects loan growth and interest income recovery in 2027
UOB expects loan growth and interest income recovery in 2027
The bank aims to double its wealth management contribution by 2030.
21 hours ago
Visa expands Hong Kong partnerships to enable AI payments
Visa expands Hong Kong partnerships to enable AI payments
Its new programmes combine identity checks and transaction controls.
21 hours ago
SMBC data breach exposes 227,216 customer email addresses
SMBC data breach exposes 227,216 customer email addresses
Unauthorised access originated from Arara Inc.'s messaging service.
3 days ago
Philippines urges central banks to assess AI risks to stability
Philippines urges central banks to assess AI risks to stability
Governor Eli Remolona said monetary authorities must consider a wider range of economic scenarios.
3 days ago
OCBC pulls record $6b net profit in 9M despite 8% quarterly dip
OCBC pulls record $6b net profit in 9M despite 8% quarterly dip
It posted a $2b net profit inQ3, up 3% year on year.
3 days ago
NAB profit falls 9.1% in 2026 as bad debt charges surge
NAB profit falls 9.1% in 2026 as bad debt charges surge
Operating expenses climbed 18.2% to $8.1b despite higher lending volumes.
3 days ago
MUFG absorbs European securities arm into banking unit
MUFG absorbs European securities arm into banking unit
The Amsterdam-based operation now delivers corporate and investment banking.
3 days ago
Hong Kong's wealth ambitions extend beyond $3.3t in assets
Hong Kong's wealth ambitions extend beyond $3.3t in assets
Mass affluent clients drive growth alongside high-net-worth individuals.
3 days ago
Private banks must prove advisory value as fintech and AI undercut prices
Private banks must prove advisory value as fintech and AI undercut prices
Banks must recognize clients’ independence and raise advisory value.
4 days ago
BOCHK exec sees finance moving beyond the bank app
BOCHK exec sees finance moving beyond the bank app
The bank's priorities include data synchronisation and capturing wealth inflows in Hong Kong.
4 days ago
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What is holding back cryptocurrency adoption in Islamic finance?
Differing views on shariah compliance are limiting adoption beyond a handful of markets.
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.
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Asia-Pacific banks face growth slowdown as lending risks rise
Chinese tech firms and Philippine retail borrowers are testing asset quality.
2 hours ago
KB Bank wants a place in your shopping cart
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It is expanding offers through e-commerce platforms and Korean beauty clinics.
Financial Technology
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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