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Trust Bank launches AI Ask for conversational finance queries
Trust Bank launches AI Ask for conversational finance queries
The bank said that it will only use the specific customer’s transaction information to answer their question.
1 day ago
Thailand launches framework against illicit activities in the financial sector
The BOT will promote data sharing amongst organisations.
1 day ago
Five HK banks post higher fees but credit costs still elevated
Credit costs remained elevated due to provisions whilst loan growth improved.
1 day ago
Ping An Digital Bank offers special deposit rate and cash rebate to new users
The rate is offered to new customers until 30 September.
3 days ago
Philippine banks resilient even if bad loans double: S&P
Two midsize banks could make a pretax loss in a severe stress scenario.
3 days ago
Bank of India's asset quality to improve but profitability lags peers
The RAM segment will mainly drive its loan growth but NPL will inch up.
4 days ago
China injects $54b into state banks and insurers: report
Three state lenders will receive a combined $43.21b (CNY290b) in capital injections.
4 days ago
Banks narrow global ambitions as competition intensifies
Only four of the world's top 20 banks were global universals in 2025.
4 days ago
Reserve Bank of India names Shri Suman Ray as executive director
Shri Ray previously served as regional director for Maharashtra.
5 days ago
Malaysian bank liquidity holds in July as business loans accelerate to 7.5%
Gross and impaired loan ratios were unchanged during the month.
5 days ago
Chinese banks’ assets rise 6.6% in Q2
Insurance assets’ growth outpaced that of banks during the quarter.
5 days ago
Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s NIM resilient but deposit growth lags
Pegadaian and PNM contributions helped keep NIM resilient, said UOBKH.
Hang Seng Bank, BOCHK, Manulife and more convene at ABF IA Summit Hong Kong on 5 November
Leading voices from the banking and insurance industries will meet at The Hyatt Regency to discuss wealth management, insurance investment, and the AI...
China Big 4 state banks’ profit rise in Q2 but fee income disappoints
Weak credit demand clouds recovery of NIMs, said Morningstar
UnionBank to inject up to $15.96m into subsidiary City Savings Bank
The infusion is subject to regulatory approvals.
RCBC appoints Cathay risk veteran Hua-Sheng Yang as director
Yang will join RCBC’s related party transactions committee.
BSP offers rural banks free 3-year cloud banking system subscription
It is expected to help rural banks streamline operations and strengthen cybersecurity.
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