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Bank of Singapore unveils new platform for donor-advised funds
Bank of Singapore unveils new platform for donor-advised funds
Clients may choose from managed portfolios, pre-approved funds, or grant-making DAFs.
17 hours ago
Private Equity 01Fintech invests in Indonesia’s DANA
Private Equity 01Fintech invests in Indonesia’s DANA
They plan to expand credit and capital access for MSMEs.
17 hours ago
Krungthai Card’s profit likely to rise in Q3 but provisions to rise: UOBKH
Krungthai Card’s profit likely to rise in Q3 but provisions to rise: UOBKH
KTC’s management said the quality of potential clients remains a concern.
17 hours ago
Trust Bank expands Freedom card rewards with travel miles
Trust Bank expands Freedom card rewards with travel miles
Trust Miles remain valid for three years.
17 hours ago
ChinaAMC completes digital fund transaction using HKD stablecoin
ChinaAMC completes digital fund transaction using HKD stablecoin
OSL HK handled trading and settlement, whilst Standard Chartered provided custody.
21 hours ago
BSP announces five convictions for rural bank fraud and unlicensed services
BSP announces five convictions for rural bank fraud and unlicensed services
Two former rural bank officers were convicted for fraudulent loan transactions.
3 days ago
Mox Bank names Philip Wong as chief commercial officer
Mox Bank names Philip Wong as chief commercial officer
Wong was a managing director at Standard Chartered.
3 days ago
TISCO Q3 profit seen rising 3% on credit cost relief: UOBKH
TISCO Q3 profit seen rising 3% on credit cost relief: UOBKH
The investment bank’s loan portfolio is expected to log a growth in Q3.
3 days ago
Philippines’ Metrobank names Anthony Yap head of institutional banking sector
Philippines’ Metrobank names Anthony Yap head of institutional banking sector
He currently serves as Chairman of ORIX Metro Leasing and Finance.
4 days ago
OCBC inks new 10-year partnership with Bank of Ningbo
OCBC inks new 10-year partnership with Bank of Ningbo
OCBC has a 20% stake in the Zhejiang-based bank and will continue its US$5m training grant.
4 days ago
Philippine financial system 'resilient' despite global headwinds: stability council
Philippine financial system 'resilient' despite global headwinds: stability council
The system is supported by sound capital and liquidity positions, the council said.
5 days ago
ASB Bank CEO Vittoria Shortt to step down
ASB Bank CEO Vittoria Shortt to step down
CBA’s Sinead Taylor will lead ASB Bank beginning 12 December.
5 days ago
Malaysia’s GXBank and IFC ink risk-sharing deal
Malaysia’s GXBank and IFC ink risk-sharing deal
IFC will provide up to $4.95m in unfunded first-loss coverage.
5 days ago
RHB Bank rolls out Makeover Flexi Loan in Malaysia
RHB Bank rolls out Makeover Flexi Loan in Malaysia
Financing tenure is up to 35 years or until the borrower reaches the age of 70.
5 days ago
Grab buys 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.9b
Grab buys 60% stake in Atome Financial for $1.9b
It also agreed to acquire the remaining 40% stake by Q3 2029 at the earliest.
5 days ago
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Hong Kong banks face more property losses as values fall
Property development and investment loans have fallen 15% since end-2022.
1 hour ago
Cards & Payments
BSP sees lower transfer fees boosting digital payments, deposits
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Some banks reported digital transactions rising by as much as 50%.
6 days ago
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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Banks narrow global ambitions as competition intensifies
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Only four of the world's top 20 banks were global universals in 2025.
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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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Inside Longbridge Securities (Singapore)’s win at the Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026
Gavin Chia on how AI is making institutional-grade investing more accessible to everyday investors.
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