Markets
Korean regulators visit Hong Kong to discuss short-selling monitoring
Korean regulators visit Hong Kong to discuss short-selling monitoring
South Korean reps met with investment banks and the CEO of SFC Hong Kong.
Japan’s SMBC bookmarks $64m for social value activities
The group has also established an investment fund.
Mizuho allots $12.95b to finance hydrogen production
The bank noted hydrogen as “key” to decarbonisation of various sectors.
Japan’s MUFG invests $5.9m in Hitachi to launch 1,000 e-buses in the UK
The two will make business models enabling operators to clinch EV funding.
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri R. Lakshmi Kanth Rao was previously a head at the department of regulation.
Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui mulling stock split
It has not yet decided whether to push through or not, however.
Malaysia, South Korea renew their bilateral swap agreement
The swap arrangement can be further extended via mutual agreement.
Shell companies and crypto propel money laundering risks in APAC
Trade-based ML is also on the rise, warned Forrester in its new report.
OCBC launches $676.95m fixed rate subordinated notes
The notes will have a coupon of 5.52% annually.
South Africa’s Absa Group expands to China
Absa Group will provide general advisory services to clients based in China.
Japanese banks back fund to develop space industry
SMBC, MUFG, and Mizuho Bank are all named limited partners.
Thailand’s central bank appoints three new senior roles
Two deputy governors are rotating while one assistant governor is moving up.
China banking focuses on credit structure optimisation
PwC said the sector needs to continue to implement strategic initiatives.
Overseas expansion impacts Korean banks’ OE score
Despite Korea's high GDP per capita, the current level suggests there's still room for improvement.
Japan’s SMBC joins JV to support drug discovery start-ups
The bank will own 33.2% of the JV company, which will be established mid-2024.
SC Ventures expands into Abu Dhabi's tech ecosystem
New office targets regional tech innovation and fintech growth.
Malaysia warns against four unauthorised companies
They have similar names to companies authorised by BNM but are not related to them.
Thought Leadership Centre
Most Read
1. MUFG plans role-based AI for the workplace 2. BSP mandates ISO 20022 adoption across retail payments in Philippines 3. Hong Kong bank deposits rise in November as lending stays flat 4. HKMA launches IP financing sandbox for innovative SMEs 5. Malaysia’s central bank says FATF outcome supports financial system confidenceResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Events
Event News
Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Bhagavi Sridharan of Aditya Birla Capital Digital
Bhagavi Sridharan explains how the ABCD app offers a seamless, unified experience across diverse financial products.
Commentary
The future of Asian banking isn’t ‘AI-first’ – it’s ‘fearless-first’
Why APAC banks must rethink their approach to the cost reduction challenge
Thailand backs major conglomerates for digital banks but risks stifling innovation