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CIMB simplifies first-car financing
The programme includes road tax, total vehicle loss protection, and Takaful.
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.
How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?
China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
Wealth clients shift focus from returns to retirement security
Advisers face pressure to deliver faster service and broader financial planning.
Standard Chartered and A*STAR lab to boost wealth, battle fraud.
The $11.7m tie-up with A*STAR brings together 10 A*STAR researchers to explore wealth support and fraud control.
HitPay eyes bigger share of traveller payments via QR
Borderless QR lets tourists pay in home wallets with local settlement.
Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use
Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.
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