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Japan banks turn to stablecoins to retain deposits
Megabanks plan joint digital-currency transactions by March 2027.
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Japan banks turn to stablecoins to retain deposits
Megabanks plan joint digital-currency transactions by March 2027.
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UOB Hong Kong ties services to win cross-border business
The bank is gearing up for stronger private banking growth by 2030.
AI raises bank fraud risks as Australia faces control gaps
AUSTRAC has found potentially hundreds of millions of dollars in fraudulent loans.
Robot takes over safe deposit access at Shanghai Commercial Bank
It serves more than 1,600 boxes at Kennedy Town branch.
DBS Indonesia launches SGD portfolio service for wealthy clients
Mandiri Investasi will manage funds across bonds, equities, and gold.
OCBC Hong Kong builds executive coaching pool for staff
The bank targets 100 certified coaches across the group by end-2027.
CIMB simplifies first-car financing
The programme includes road tax, total vehicle loss protection, and Takaful.
PvX pushes revenue-based lending for consumer apps
AI-driven competition is expected to increase demand for marketing capital.
OCBC widens digital wealth access
Mobile banking is bringing investment services to more Indonesians.
Western Union rewrites remittance playbook
Dash acquisition supports lending, payments, and other consumer services.
Singapore banks test way to free up lending capacity
Most Southeast Asian lenders have little need to follow, says S&P Global.
Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
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