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Citi ceasing operations in Haiti
Citi ceasing operations in Haiti
The bank said that it will voluntarily surrender its banking license.
Singapore banks are phasing out OTPs for logins
Banks will instead use digital tokens to authenticate bank account login attempts.
Japan’s Norinchukin Bank has hit 60% of its sustainable finance target
The bank also participated in 7 sustainability committee meetings in FY2023.
APAC investment banking fees drop to eight-year-low in H1
ECM underwriting fees fell to its lowest level since 2013.
OCBC unveils financial programme for SG’s 36,000 property agents
It offers preferential home rates and bonus interest, amongst others.
Maybank Singapore rolls out money lock feature
Customers will need to visit branches or use select ATMs to unlock funds.
Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m
The move is part of its stock compensation plans.
DBS HK fined US$1.28m for anti-money laundering, review lapses
The bank failed to conduct due diligence in ‘high risk situations’ from 2012 and 2019.
Siam Commercial Bank inks MOU for green-linked forward contracts
Costs are tied to the company’s performance in ESG criteria.
Evolving AI enhance conversational banking efficiency
It also boosts banking revenue significantly.
Hong Kong banks face mixed outlook with expected rate cuts in 2024
Credit risk management will be a key concern for banks amidst fluctuating interest rates.
Siam Commercial Bank kickstarts 4-year journey to revamp core banking system
It has inked a MOU with Sunline to become a full-fledged digital bank entity.
MUFG Bank, Krungsri ink MOU with Thailand’s East Economic Corridor Office
MUFG Bank and Krungsri will support customers who consider investing in the EEC.
Clean energy gap presents investment opportunities for banks
Krungsri and CIMB Thai explore use of emerging tech to monitor risks better.
CIMB SGoffers up to 3.88% limited-time rate for new business customers
The offer is valid until 31 August 2024.
APAC banks face 2.5 million shortage of skilled cyberstaff
Banks may not have the right people in-house to mitigate them.
China faces decade-long clean-up of embattled rural banks
Expect more mergers and consolidations, and even some closures, S&P says.
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