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UOB’s net profit climbs to $3.42b YTD amidst fee income growth
UOB’s net profit climbs to $3.42b YTD amidst fee income growth
The quarter’s earnings surged 16.5% YoY.
OCBC’s Q3 2024 net profit rises 9% to $1.50b
Operating expenses rose 9% to $1.11b.
Cross-border payments grow with tech and regulatory support
E-commerce, real-time networks, and digital standards drive payment volume expansion
Regulatory gaps and rising demand fuel islamic banking boom in Asia
Asia’s Islamic banking sector is expanding rapidly.
Over half of banking executives struggle with data silos: report
This is due to technological barriers and cost constraints.
Australian banks' credit risk rises amidst high debt, economic uncertainty
National Australia Bank reported an 8.1% decline in cash earnings.
Visa launches new products to boost flexibility, security in APAC
It also partnered with QR payment providers across the region for cross-border payments.Visa has introduced several new products and services aimed at enhancing payment flexibility and security in Asia Pacific.
State Bank of India taps SG-based APIX for fintech innovation platform
The platform will provide access to over 250 financial service APIs.
Deutsche Bank injects €571m to support India growth plans
It boosts the bank’s regulatory capital by 33% YoY.
DBS’ Q3 2024 net profit climbs 15% YoY
Total income rose 11% YoY.
e-CNY expansion may curb banking income: S&P Global Ratings
It could reduce expenses for companies and facilitate international payments.
OCBC, Ant International team up on tokenised deposits
It aims for real-time, around-the-clock cross-border payments between Singapore and Malaysia.
Standard Chartered and Wise Platform team up to enhance SC Remit
Through this partnership, users can send funds in 21 currencies.
AlixPartner names Una Ge as new HK partner and managing director
She was previously a partner at Deloitte China, focusing on cross-border restructuring.
Wise gains direct access to PH’s InstaPay and PhilPaSS Plus
This enables over 63% of all Wise transactions to be completed instantly, with an average fee of 0.62%.
Mastercard launches OTP-free online transaction
This ensures that payment credentials are not shared with third parties.
Maya Philippines rolls out new international payment service
The service allows foreign customers to pay in their home currency
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