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Malaysian and Thai central banks join SG’s BLOOM
Malaysian and Thai central banks join SG’s BLOOM
They will ensure policy and regulatory considerations are taken into account.
CIMB denies plans to privatise Indonesian unit CIMB Niaga
CIMB denies plans to privatise Indonesian unit CIMB Niaga
The Malaysian banking group says no formal proposal has been made for its subsidiary.
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank's Q3 profit jumps 43% to $71.1m
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank's Q3 profit jumps 43% to $71.1m
Wealth management helped lift fee income as earnings exceeded expectations.
HSBC launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin on PayMe
HSBC launches Hong Kong dollar stablecoin on PayMe
More than 100,000 merchants can accept RedCoin through the platform.
Mutual fund ownership nearly triples to Asia-high of 31%
Mutual fund ownership nearly triples to Asia-high of 31%
About 72% of onshore affluent assets remain held in cash and liquid deposits.
Hong Kong banks shift 2030 focus to execution
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Hong Kong banks shift 2030 focus to execution
Nearly all banks remain positive in 2030 as wealth and cross-border demand strengthen.
Ping An Digital Bank offers $6.4m trade loans to SMEs
Ping An Digital Bank offers $6.4m trade loans to SMEs
New facilities use alternative credit data with funding available in as fast as one business day.
OCBC opens ringgit savings to Singapore customers
OCBC opens ringgit savings to Singapore customers
First non-Malaysian lender offers interest-bearing MYR balances of up to $12,250.4.
Standard Chartered buys Zodia Custody as digital units combine
Standard Chartered buys Zodia Custody as digital units combine
The proposed transaction remains subject to regulatory approvals across its operating markets.
Visa and Mesh to enable crypto payments at over 175 million merchants
Visa and Mesh to enable crypto payments at over 175 million merchants
Wallet holders can pay from crypto balances without selling or preloading funds.Visa is partnering with crypto payments network Mesh to let consumers spend cryptocurrency and stablecoin balances at more than 175 million merchant locations worldwide.
Bangkok Bank profit to rebound in Q4 after 31.2% drop: CGS
Bangkok Bank profit to rebound in Q4 after 31.2% drop: CGS
Stronger lending income and lower bad-loan provisions are expected to support the lender's recovery.

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Financial Technology Atome taps alternative data to reach unbanked Filipinos
About 80% of its Philippine cardholders are using their first card product.
Cards & Payments Banks told to stop playing Gen Z card
Complicated reward schemes and spending conditions can erode card benefits.
Cards & Payments Banks rethink overseas ties as payments go digital
Bank of America sees common standards and round-the-clock liquidity as key hurdles.
Singapore opens door to foreign stablecoins under tighter rules
Banks may need separate companies to issue stablecoins under the proposed framework.
Investment Banking India draws foreign banks as China expansion remains costly
Setting up a Chinese unit requires $149m in capital, versus $53m in India.
Banking Technology Standard Chartered says smarter AI use beats cutting-edge tech
AI-powered environmental assessments could save 5,000 staff hours annually.
Superbank looks beyond credit scores with AI
The bank monitors its lending models for bias and performance.

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