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MUFG names Charles Peh head of financial institutions for East Asia
MUFG names Charles Peh head of financial institutions for East Asia
Peh previously worked at Standard Chartered, ANZ, and UOB.
15 hours ago
Perasure rolls out digital lending app in the Philippines
Perasure rolls out digital lending app in the Philippines
It offers loans up to $795 and targets gig and informal workers.
15 hours ago
IMF and World Bank launch Bangkok Blueprint to protect digital finance
IMF and World Bank launch Bangkok Blueprint to protect digital finance
The blueprint aims for cooperation across sectors and markets.
15 hours ago
Philippine central bank adopts Basel III operational risk approach
Philippine central bank adopts Basel III operational risk approach
Banks will undergo a monitoring period before the full implementation on Dec 2027.
15 hours ago
Singapore banks' fixed-deposit promotions unlikely to spark price war
Singapore banks' fixed-deposit promotions unlikely to spark price war
UOB, OCBC, and DBS are expected to report healthy Q3 results, said UOB Kay Hian.
18 hours ago
DBS Q3 profit forecast to fall 3.2% to $2.86b on lower interest income
DBS Q3 profit forecast to fall 3.2% to $2.86b on lower interest income
The bank's net interest income is expected to fall 2.4% YoY to $3.49b, said CGSI.
19 hours ago
Hong Kong millionaires lag in dual-living retirement planning
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Hong Kong millionaires lag in dual-living retirement planning
Affluent clients are seeking broader advice across retirement, succession, health, and investments.
1 day ago
Bank Mandiri margins seen falling to 4.1% as funding costs bite
Bank Mandiri margins seen falling to 4.1% as funding costs bite
Margins could improve in Q4 but will depend on funding conditions, UOBKH said.
1 day ago
CBA commits $97.4m to upgrade branch network in FY2027
CBA commits $97.4m to upgrade branch network in FY2027
It aims to make specialist support more accessible and convenient.
1 day ago
Bank Sinopac upgrades offshore HK wealth management business
Bank Sinopac upgrades offshore HK wealth management business
The bank adopted Avaloq's wealth management platform to streamline operations.
1 day ago
Bangkok Bank and Permata Bank create Thai-Indonesia business platform
Bangkok Bank and Permata Bank create Thai-Indonesia business platform
Companies can connect with local partners to expand their businesses.
2 days ago
Syfe rolls out Income+ Max targeting 8%-10% payout
Syfe rolls out Income+ Max targeting 8%-10% payout
It sells call options on a portion of its equity and gold holdings.
2 days ago
China’s investment banking fees rise 7.4% to $12.9b in 9M
China’s investment banking fees rise 7.4% to $12.9b in 9M
ECM underwriting fees jumped 40% but M&A advisory fees fell 40%.
2 days ago
UOB and AWS sign MOU on hybrid cloud and AI for five markets
UOB and AWS sign MOU on hybrid cloud and AI for five markets
UOB will build a dedicated cloud environment located in Singapore that can be used across five markets.
2 days ago
Citi tops India investment banking tables with $16b raised
Citi tops India investment banking tables with $16b raised
Citi’s India head of IB said they have a strong pipeline ahead.
2 days ago
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Can nature risks become a lending opportunity for Malaysian banks?
About $200b of Malaysian bank loans depend on water, soil, and other natural resources.
What happens when Indian banks’ $127b deposit boost matures?
The deposits equal about 4.5% of the Indian banking system’s deposit base.
How can banks defend against AI-driven fraud?
Almost half of Asia-Pacific banks lose more than $10m to fraud yearly.
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Superbank looks beyond credit scores with AI
The bank monitors its lending models for bias and performance.
2 days ago
BNI eyes tapping business networks to assess small company borrowers
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The bank sees AI as potentially more useful for monitoring borrowers than approving loans.
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Maybank saves $9.56m through small process changes
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The bank says its initiatives have saved 2.17 million working days.
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Stablecoins could split Asia’s payment systems further
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Some 44% of finance professionals may use digital currencies within two years.
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Hong Kong banks face more property losses as values fall
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Property development and investment loans have fallen 15% since end-2022.
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BSP sees lower transfer fees boosting digital payments, deposits
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Some banks reported digital transactions rising by as much as 50%.
Singapore finance weighs AI agents against governance gaps
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A proposed framework sets controls for artificial intelligence actions at runtime.
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