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Hong Kong tightens cross-border banking as clients seek easier flows
Hong Kong tightens cross-border banking as clients seek easier flows
Banks are urged to offer wealth advisory, legacy protection, and next-generation planning.
14 hours ago
Suhyup Bank and SOOHO.IO test tokenised deposit FX remittance on Partior
Suhyup Bank and SOOHO.IO test tokenised deposit FX remittance on Partior
Several other Korean financial institutions are in talks to take part in the proof-of-concept.
19 hours ago
Aozora Bank profit jumps 39% to $118.18m as interest income surges 42%
Aozora Bank profit jumps 39% to $118.18m as interest income surges 42%
Non-interest income was hit by unrealized losses from the sale of legacy securities.
19 hours ago
PingAnDB extends purchase order financing to service trade
PingAnDB extends purchase order financing to service trade
Eligible enterprises can seceure financing using invoices and proof of delivery service.
19 hours ago
Philippines keeps 3% card charge cap as installment ceiling raised
Philippines keeps 3% card charge cap as installment ceiling raised
Cash-advance processing fees can now reach PHP300 per transaction.
19 hours ago
UOB expands payment options for China-bound travellers
UOB expands payment options for China-bound travellers
It will roll out China QR payments via its TMRW app by the end of 2026.
1 day ago
OCBC debuts AI tool to automate business account maintenance
OCBC debuts AI tool to automate business account maintenance
Velocity Smart Assist will allow customers to add or remove users and approvers in minutes.
1 day ago
Home Credit and PayMongo enable QR Ph loan repayments
Home Credit and PayMongo enable QR Ph loan repayments
Home Credit customers can settle installments through QR code payments.
1 day ago
ShopeePay and Samsung expand Southeast Asia payment tie-up
ShopeePay and Samsung expand Southeast Asia payment tie-up
Singapore and Vietnam users can now use Samsung Pay on Shopee.
1 day ago
Airwallex commits $2b to Singapore HQ expansion
Airwallex commits $2b to Singapore HQ expansion
The fintech will fill four floors at Guoco Tower by early 2027.
1 day ago
BEA-AIA insurance premiums grow over 60% annually since 2021
BEA-AIA insurance premiums grow over 60% annually since 2021
HNW customers have become one of the partnership's fastest-growing segments.
2 days ago
GCash parent Mynt posts $261.25m profit in 9M 2026
GCash parent Mynt posts $261.25m profit in 9M 2026
Mynt raised $964.2m in its PSE listing, the largest IPO in SEA since 2021.
2 days ago
Japan Post Bank to take 19.86% stake in Matsui Securities
Japan Post Bank to take 19.86% stake in Matsui Securities
The acquisition will make Japan Post Bank the largest shareholder of Matsui Securities.
2 days ago
Krungthai and SET plan carbon credit auction platform
Krungthai and SET plan carbon credit auction platform
Krungthai will link carbon credits to prospective buyers.
2 days ago
ANZ's 2030 strategy gains traction but loan challenges mount: S&P
ANZ's 2030 strategy gains traction but loan challenges mount: S&P
The bank's credit losses are likely to remain low over the next two years, and its productivity improved, said S&P.
2 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.
4 days 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.
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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.
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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.
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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