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UnionBank hits 2 million credit cards in circulation
UnionBank hits 2 million credit cards in circulation
It also claims the highest Visa credit payment volume among Philippine banks in 2025.
ANZ NZ names chief risk officer Ben Kelleher as next CEO
Antonia Watson will retire on 30 September 2026.
Mizuho mulls cutting investment units to broaden investor base
It acknowledged it as a way to increase the liquidity of its shares.
Hong Kong, China and Indonesia ink MOU to boost rupiah-renminbi transactions
They will establish a cooperation framework.
TransUnion offers free credit report to HK residents who lose their HKID
They can schedule an appointment online within 30 days of the loss.
Thai cash handout to lift finance company debt collection and asset quality
The campaign will boost mid and low-income earners and alleviate their cost of living.
Philippine SMEs can issue virtual prepaid cards in five minutes
Paymongo provides the service whilst Paymentology and Mastercard provide the licensed framework.
OCBC enables remote business account opening in Malaysia via Singpass
The bank will authenticate business owners remotely without need to visit a branch.
DBS brings tokenised physical gold to retail investors via digibank
It is also exploring plans to list the token on DDEx.
CIMB, China CITIC Bank strengthen China-ASEAN connectivity
The partnership will support cross-border banking, trade, and financing solutions across the corridor.
DBS, HSBC, AIA and more convene at ABF IA Summit Singapore on 1 July
Leading voices from the banking and insurance industries will meet at Andaz Singapore to discuss trust, transformation, and AI.
Bank of Singapore names new Dubai head
Lim Leong Guan is expected to help accelerate the bank’s UHNW growth push.
86% of APAC bank leaders flag AI agents as top fraud risk
Nearly half lose over $10m to fraud every year.
HSBC Access gives direct startup and VC access to the ultra wealthy
It will roll out in Hong Kong to start.
HSBC and Mastercard pilot AI agents for automated e-commerce payments
It automates procurement and payments between corporate buyers and suppliers.
SBM India revamps savings rates to target emerging affluent segment
The segment expanded nearly double the pace of the broader consumer landscape, the bank said.
Credilab gets Malaysia nod for online lending
It targets to approve and disburse loans in as fast as five minutes.
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