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MariBank Philippines transitions to a digital bank license
MariBank Philippines transitions to a digital bank license
It commenced operations as a digital bank on 18 July.
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Techcombank profit up 14.9% to $532.7m in H1 as insurance income doubles
Techcombank profit up 14.9% to $532.7m in H1 as insurance income doubles
The launch of its new life insurance company in Q1 accelerated the new premium collection
4 hours ago
PH central bank inks pact to share financial data in scam probes
PH central bank inks pact to share financial data in scam probes
It has safeguards to ensure that the info shared is only used for authorized purposes, the BSP said.
5 hours ago
UOB upgrades 300,000 Visa cards to new premium tiers across ASEAN
UOB upgrades 300,000 Visa cards to new premium tiers across ASEAN
Eligible cardholders will learn of their new card tiers beginning September 2026.
5 hours ago
Krungsri posts 6.8% profit rise to $501m as AI supply chain fuels corporate lending
Krungsri posts 6.8% profit rise to $501m as AI supply chain fuels corporate lending
Loans inched up just 0.4% overall whilst deposits fell by 2.8% in the H1 period.
5 hours ago
Krungsri maps out FX strategy with digital and currency expansion push
Krungsri maps out FX strategy with digital and currency expansion push
The Thai bank said it will deliver more tailored risk management solutions.
6 hours ago
Krungthai Card's cautious loan strategy pays off as Q2 profit beats consensus
Krungthai Card's cautious loan strategy pays off as Q2 profit beats consensus
KTC is reducing its lease receivables and bad loans.
1 day ago
TPBank partners TerraPay for real-time payments across 156 countries
TPBank partners TerraPay for real-time payments across 156 countries
They do not have to make multiple bilateral relationships or invest heavily on tech, a bank official said.
1 day ago
BSP signs MOA to close FDI data gaps between bank and firm records
BSP signs MOA to close FDI data gaps between bank and firm records
The BSP will compile official statistics using shared corporate-level information from the SEC.
1 day ago
Japan's biggest banks see stable loan demand in Q2 2026
Japan's biggest banks see stable loan demand in Q2 2026
Four banks said that demand from local governments were “substantially stronger.”
2 days ago
Which banks paid the highest penalties in Australia in H1
Which banks paid the highest penalties in Australia in H1
Penalties were doled out for misreporting and for failed responses to hardship requests.
2 days ago
HDFC Bank Q1 profit rises 4.98% to $1.97b as on interest income growth
HDFC Bank Q1 profit rises 4.98% to $1.97b as on interest income growth
Fees and commissions rose to $876m during the period.
2 days ago
Revolut launches its first APAC bank in Australia
Revolut launches its first APAC bank in Australia
Revolut has an existing customer base of over 1 million in the country.
2 days ago
CIMB launches Private Wealth segment
CIMB launches Private Wealth segment
It will offer protection, lending, and investment products to affluent ASEAN customers.
2 days ago
UOB Private Bank names Judy Chan as Hong Kong managing director
UOB Private Bank names Judy Chan as Hong Kong managing director
She will oversee client coverage and team leadership in the city.
3 days ago
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The Philippine central bank expects lower costs to boost digital payments.
How quickly will Hong Kong banks recover from commercial property losses?
Most problem property loans have already surfaced, but risks remain.
How could China's investment curbs shift wealth between Singapore and Hong Kong?
Rules taking effect on 1 July allow reviews of deals tied to national security.
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Western Union rewrites remittance playbook
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Dash acquisition supports lending, payments, and other consumer services.
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Singapore banks test way to free up lending capacity
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Most Southeast Asian lenders have little need to follow, says S&P Global.
Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
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The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
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Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
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Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
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