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Hong Kong banks expand AI across lending and fraud controls
Hong Kong banks expand AI across lending and fraud controls
Virtual banks are using richer data and modern technology stacks to compete in lending and risk management.
11 hours ago
GCash operator Mynt raises record $966m in Philippine IPO
Shares opened 0.5% above their offer price as the company made its market debut on 20 October.
16 hours ago
Asian banks gain brand value amidst fintech competition
ICBC recorded a 49% increase whilst Agricultural Bank of China registered 54% growth.
16 hours ago
Vietnam's new rules could widen banks' lending capacity
MBS expects lenders with diversified funding sources to benefit more from the revised 95% LDR ceiling.
17 hours ago
Maybank deploys AI to prevent banking disruptions
ServiceNow will support technology monitoring across Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia under a five-year agreement.
17 hours ago
Citi's ASEAN investment banking revenue jumps 35%
The bank handled nearly $20b in regional acquisitions.
17 hours ago
Paymentology partners with AUB on digital payments
The deal will support HelloMoney AUB’s flagship e-wallet and its QR Ph capabilities.
1 day ago
HSBC Private Bank trains wealthy heirs to tackle succession risks
A six-week digital course with MIT Sloan targets clients aged 23 to 30 entering family business leadership.
1 day ago
Indian Bank lifts quarterly profit 15% to $364.3m
Net interest income climbed 18% year-on-year as lending growth supported the bank's performance.
1 day ago
Visa expands stablecoin reach as StraitsX card GTV tops $6b
It enables international card issuance using existing merchant infrastructure, subject to local compliance rules.
1 day ago
Bahrain bank eyes digital settlement as Partior expands
The assessment will consider whether the bank can become a designated clearing institution on the multi-currency network.
1 day ago
Yes Bank capital adequate after AT1 ruling but earnings hit looms
The reinstatement is an earnings negative to the Indian bank, S&P said.
4 days ago
BPI tops Philippine bank AI visibility
BDO was listed first in 75% of the responses.
4 days ago
KPay secures MPI licence in Singapore
KPay is authorised to provide domestic and cross-border money transfer services.
4 days ago
PingAnDB hits 96% deepfake detection accuracy in HK GenAI Sandbox test
The use case integrated AI facial recognition in the identity verification process.
4 days ago
EleBank opens Causeway Bay office
The office offers wealth management solutions but not deposit or withdrawal services.
4 days ago
CBA names four marketing leaders with dedicated Olympics CMO
The four are internal appointees.
5 days ago
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