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ZA Bank logs interim net profit of HK$49m in H1 2025
ZA Bank logs interim net profit of HK$49m in H1 2025
Net revenue rose 82.1% and net interest income rose 42.8%, the digital bank said.
MoneyHero relocates Philippine office
About 24% of its unique users monthly are from the Philippines.
HSBC Hong Kong names Industrial Bank as third Mainland WMC partner
HSBC’s Southbound offering includes more than 200 products.
Visa appoints Elaine Chang as group general manager in greater China
Chang previously served as president of Amazon China.
Philippine central bank to halt new digital bank license applications
Applicants have until 30 November 2025 to submit complete applications.
ING posts record half with US$78.8b in sustainable finance deals
APAC made up 13% of all transaction volumes, behind the EMEA and Americas.
UOB teams with CS CDC to deliver financial literacy to SG residents
They will hold workshops and publish financial literacy content.
AI and tokenisation disrupt finance as risks rise
KPMG urges firms to modernise compliance and culture for digital transformation.
Supply chain shifts force Asia finance overhaul
Corporates are forging new regional and digital partnerships as Asia Pacific supply chains diversify beyond China.
Swift developing new retail payment rules to improve cost clarity
Banks from 17 countries will work with Swift to set the retail rules.
Hong Kong ranks third in Global Financial Centre index
The city clinched the top spot in fintech.
Westpac launches SafeBlock in online banking platform and app
Scam losses have reportedly fallen 19% in 2025 so far.
Hong Kong unveils roadmap to develop its fixed income and currency markets
They aim to attract more issuers to the city.
Hong Kong and China expand Northbound Swap Connect to US$6.3b
It also expanded the list of dealers and is expanding repo business activities.
MUFG grants $100m loan to EV manufacturer VinFast
VinFast will use the capital to expand its business and presence in Asia.
Firms need to hire ‘intellectually curious’ talent to boost cyber defence
They also need to invest strategically in security and adapt culture from the top down, experts said.
How vocal analysis can help deliver more personalized services
Banks and insurers may be able to use intent behind the voice to determine if they can make a sale or not.
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