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SMBC targets green debt expansion via Climate Bonds Initiative deal
SMBC targets green debt expansion via Climate Bonds Initiative deal
It also said that certain categories in its finance framework are aligned with the Climate Bonds’ criteria.
17 hours ago
MNC Bank rolls out 3 credit cards with JCB and Kawasaki
MNC Bank rolls out 3 credit cards with JCB and Kawasaki
One card offers a complimentary towing service and 10% discount on spare parts.
17 hours ago
Antom taps three DOKU executives to lead Southeast Asia operations
Antom taps three DOKU executives to lead Southeast Asia operations
Alsagoff is head of product for Antom SEA whilst Yeo will head Antom Philippines.
17 hours ago
CBA, ASB, BofA join consortium for AI commerce rules
CBA, ASB, BofA join consortium for AI commerce rules
Their next step is to detail how the principles can be implemented.
17 hours ago
Citi partners HDBank to boost Vietnam trade finance
Citi partners HDBank to boost Vietnam trade finance
They plan to share insights and organise training programs and workshops.
17 hours ago
Bank Negara Malaysia urged to cut reserves to spur green lending: think tank
Bank Negara Malaysia urged to cut reserves to spur green lending: think tank
The central bank is also encouraged to offer preferential rates to banks for green loans.
18 hours ago
Most SMEs eye switching cross-border payment provider in 2 years: poll
Most SMEs eye switching cross-border payment provider in 2 years: poll
SMEs in Indonesia and India are the most likely to shop around with at least four providers.
3 days ago
Which Malaysian banks exhibit the most nature disclosure readiness?
Which Malaysian banks exhibit the most nature disclosure readiness?
Banks with stronger capabilities may increasingly support better borrower selection, amongst others.
3 days ago
DBS and Avaloq expand 18-year partnership on wealth skills
DBS and Avaloq expand 18-year partnership on wealth skills
DBS is aiming to grow its retail and assets under management to S$1t.
3 days ago
AI reshapes finance jobs as 23 firms train 80,000 workers by 2028
AI reshapes finance jobs as 23 firms train 80,000 workers by 2028
More than half of the committed workforce already completed training.
3 days ago
Thai SME loans shrink 16 quarters as credit access gap widens
Thai SME loans shrink 16 quarters as credit access gap widens
About 1 in 5 SMEs still need funding from loan sharks.
3 days ago
Thai bank profit seen falling 10% in Q3 whilst credit costs ease
Thai bank profit seen falling 10% in Q3 whilst credit costs ease
Banks are likely to remain cautious in lending and focus on corporate loans.
3 days ago
MUFG Emut Bank clinches banking license
MUFG Emut Bank clinches banking license
It will begin offering services sometimes around January to March 2027, MUFG Bank said.
4 days ago
ASIC fines Fundo Loans for falsely advertising no credit check loans
ASIC fines Fundo Loans for falsely advertising no credit check loans
ASIC said that Fundo conducted credit checks on some loan applications.
4 days ago
Westpac cuts businesses' payment fees to 0.79%
Westpac cuts businesses' payment fees to 0.79%
Flat rate for EFTPOS terminals and PayWay will be reduced to 0.79%, said Westpac.
4 days ago
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What happens when Indian banks’ $127b deposit boost matures?
The deposits equal about 4.5% of the Indian banking system’s deposit base.
How can banks defend against AI-driven fraud?
Almost half of Asia-Pacific banks lose more than $10m to fraud yearly.
Can Asia’s banks make stablecoins work across borders?
Asia’s big but fragmented banking markets pose a key challenge.
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BNI eyes tapping business networks to assess small company borrowers
The bank sees AI as potentially more useful for monitoring borrowers than approving loans.
18 hours ago
Information Technology
Maybank saves $9.56m through small process changes
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The bank says its initiatives have saved 2.17 million working days.
3 days ago
Cards & Payments
Stablecoins could split Asia’s payment systems further
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Some 44% of finance professionals may use digital currencies within two years.
3 days ago
Lending & Credit
Hong Kong banks face more property losses as values fall
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Property development and investment loans have fallen 15% since end-2022.
6 days 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%.
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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Singlife’s approach to AI, customer adoption and the future of digital insurance.
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