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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.
14 hours 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.
14 hours 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.
15 hours ago
Citi clinches approval to set up securities company in China
Citi clinches approval to set up securities company in China
It will offer equities brokerage, securities underwriting, and trading services.
15 hours ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs; Wells Fargo appoints head of AI; HSBC exec warns about data centre investments
Weekly Global News Wrap: Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs; Wells Fargo appoints head of AI; HSBC exec warns about data centre investments
HSBC’s Elhedery said AI is “a major enabler to re-engineer and reimagine all our businesses, all our activities”,
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
Crédit Agricole appoints Prateek Bajaj as Asia energy head
Crédit Agricole appoints Prateek Bajaj as Asia energy head
He will oversee structured financing and advisory services from Hong Kong.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
TMBThanachart Bank faces 7% profit drop as tax relief ends: CGS
TMBThanachart Bank faces 7% profit drop as tax relief ends: CGS
The lender expects to exhaust THB2b in remaining benefits by early 2027.
4 days ago
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Can Southeast Asia's fintech startups survive the funding squeeze?
Just four funding rounds accounted for 86% of the region's $2.3b investment.
Can nature risks become a lending opportunity for Malaysian banks?
About $200b of Malaysian bank loans depend on water, soil, and other natural resources.
What happens when Indian banks’ $127b deposit boost matures?
The deposits equal about 4.5% of the Indian banking system’s deposit base.
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Atome taps alternative data to reach unbanked Filipinos
About 80% of its Philippine cardholders are using their first card product.
3 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.
4 days ago
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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.
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
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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.
Superbank looks beyond credit scores with AI
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The bank monitors its lending models for bias and performance.
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