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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.
7 hours 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.
7 hours 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.
7 hours 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.
7 hours 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.
7 hours ago
Hong Kong banks adapt as affluent portfolios go global
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Hong Kong banks adapt as affluent portfolios go global
Adviser capacity and cross-border compliance are becoming key operating priorities.
1 day ago
BSP bars five unlicensed money changers from registration
BSP bars five unlicensed money changers from registration
They cannot register to operate as a money service business.
1 day ago
SMBC and Ant International team up on cross-border payments and SEA expansion
SMBC and Ant International team up on cross-border payments and SEA expansion
SMBC will integrate Ant’s Whale RTP platform into its solutions.
1 day ago
BofA hires Citi’s Yoojin Park to lead Korea GPS and corporate sales
BofA hires Citi’s Yoojin Park to lead Korea GPS and corporate sales
Park has 18 years of experience working in the corporate banking sector.
1 day ago
SeABank cuts profit target by 15% and names new chairperson
SeABank cuts profit target by 15% and names new chairperson
Cutting the target lets SeABank lower its lending rates for SMEs, priority sectors, and green projects, the bank said.
1 day ago
HSBC rolls out HSBCnio to unify clients’ transaction banking access
HSBC rolls out HSBCnio to unify clients’ transaction banking access
Clients can connect their internal systems directly to HSBCnio.
1 day ago
DBS, Maybank and IFC team up on $7.7b Johor solar project financing
DBS, Maybank and IFC team up on $7.7b Johor solar project financing
Nearly 90% of the project’s green energy is already drawing capacity booking interest.
1 day ago
EXIM Bank launches expansion schemes with $245m state funding
EXIM Bank launches expansion schemes with $245m state funding
$122.43m will be allocated to help Malaysian businesses expand overseas.
2 days ago
Wealth and capital markets to lift Standard Chartered HK profits
Wealth and capital markets to lift Standard Chartered HK profits
The bank’s net interest margin is expected to remain stable over the next two years.
2 days ago
Visa and STB join forces to put Singapore on Visa Destinations platform
Visa and STB join forces to put Singapore on Visa Destinations platform
They will focus on promoting dining and night-time experiences in Singapore.
2 days ago
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About $200b of Malaysian bank loans depend on water, soil, and other natural resources.
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The deposits equal about 4.5% of the Indian banking system’s deposit base.
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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.
5 days ago
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Banks told to stop playing Gen Z card
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Complicated reward schemes and spending conditions can erode card benefits.
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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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