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Citi cuts India foreign portfolio investors’ registration to five days
Citi cuts India foreign portfolio investors’ registration to five days
The first phase covers the US, Ireland, and Luxembourg.
20 hours ago
Trust Bank launches AI Ask for conversational finance queries
Trust Bank launches AI Ask for conversational finance queries
The bank said that it will only use the specific customer’s transaction information to answer their question.
21 hours ago
New Zealand admits first non-bank member to payment settlement system
New Zealand admits first non-bank member to payment settlement system
All payments must first settle in ESAS before reaching their destination.
1 day ago
Thailand launches framework against illicit activities in the financial sector
Thailand launches framework against illicit activities in the financial sector
The BOT will promote data sharing amongst organisations.
1 day ago
Singapore banks complete tokenised deposit pilots
Singapore banks complete tokenised deposit pilots
DBS, OCBC, and UOB tested the technology for payments beyond traditional processing hours.
2 days ago
Unlimit clinches money service operator license in Hong Kong
Unlimit clinches money service operator license in Hong Kong
Unlimit operates stablecoin clearing house and exchange platform Stable.com.
2 days ago
Philippine regulator clears GCash parent for $1.48b IPO
Philippine regulator clears GCash parent for $1.48b IPO
It also approved a lower minimum initial public float of 12% instead of 15%.
2 days ago
Ant, Mastercard, Visa build common AI agent identity framework
Ant, Mastercard, Visa build common AI agent identity framework
They aim to streamline AI agent onboarding and identification.
2 days ago
Crédit Agricole CIB names Oliver Matthew as head of Japan’s private capital group
Crédit Agricole CIB names Oliver Matthew as head of Japan’s private capital group
He joins from CITIC CLSA, where he was head of institutional equities and country head for Japan.
2 days ago
DBS rejects S$1.3b 1MDB-linked claim and vows to ‘vigorously resist’
DBS rejects S$1.3b 1MDB-linked claim and vows to ‘vigorously resist’
DBS said that it sees no provisions needed at this point in time.
2 days ago
ZA Bank parent leases top four floors of Lee Garden Eight’s Tower 3
ZA Bank parent leases top four floors of Lee Garden Eight’s Tower 3
It will house ZA’s over 300 employees.
2 days ago
Bank CFOs weigh broader returns from AI investment
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Bank CFOs weigh broader returns from AI investment
Financial institutions are prioritising productivity and risk before using AI to pursue customer growth and faster product development.
2 days ago
Ping An Digital Bank offers special deposit rate and cash rebate to new users
Ping An Digital Bank offers special deposit rate and cash rebate to new users
The rate is offered to new customers until 30 September.
3 days ago
Visa unveils Singapore security roadmap as 42% encounter scams
Visa unveils Singapore security roadmap as 42% encounter scams
Fraudsters are increasingly harnessing AI, automation, and social engineering techniques.
3 days ago
Business loan growth lifts Philippine bank lending in July
Business loan growth lifts Philippine bank lending in July
Loans for business activities expanded faster than a month earlier.
3 days ago
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Banks narrow global ambitions as competition intensifies
Only four of the world's top 20 banks were global universals in 2025.
4 days ago
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Japan banks turn to stablecoins to retain deposits
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Megabanks plan joint digital-currency transactions by March 2027.
UOB Hong Kong ties services to win cross-border business
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The bank is gearing up for stronger private banking growth by 2030.
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AI raises bank fraud risks as Australia faces control gaps
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AUSTRAC has found potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent loans.
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Robot takes over safe deposit access at Shanghai Commercial Bank
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It serves more than 1,600 boxes at Kennedy Town branch.
DBS Indonesia launches SGD portfolio service for wealthy clients
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Mandiri Investasi will manage funds across bonds, equities, and gold.
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OCBC Hong Kong builds executive coaching pool for staff
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The bank targets 100 certified coaches across the group by end-2027.
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Inside Longbridge Securities (Singapore)’s win at the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026
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Hong Kong cleared stablecoins for take-off. Getting them to work across Asia is the hard part