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Philippines' liquidity at 5.6% YoY in April

It was slower than the 5.7% YoY in March.

Filipinos collectively spent 42 years on digital lending apps in 2023

About 63.4% of the time was spent on platforms offering personal loans.

High-net-worth market hits 4.8% in 2023

Thanks to an improving equity market and better macroeconomic environment.

ANEXT Bank boosts cross-border transactions sixfold

About 69% of its customer base are micro businesses.

Crackdown may slow Vietnam banking processes: S&P

Vietnamese bank’s failure reveals corruption, fraud and violations in sector.

Australia, NZ retail banks face tougher headwinds

Both loans and deposits will see increased competition.

HSBC Singapore to open three wealth centres by 2025

The bank aims to boost client-facing roles by more than a third by 2028.

Citic Group’s liquidity ‘sufficient’ for Huarong Financial buyout

By 2023, cash in hand of $3.7b was enough to cover the acquisition.

JCB and Mandai Wildlife Group offer 50% discount to cardholders

The ticket covers three parks, including Singapore Zoo.

Malaysian bank and GHL collab to offer interest-free plan

It will be made available to more than 7,000 merchant terminals.

CIMB appoints new CEO

Novan Amirudin will overtake Dato’ Abdul Rahman Ahmad next month.

Malaysia's private sector credit grows 5.4% in April

Thanks to higher growth in both outstanding loans and corporate bonds.

GHL and BSN partner to expand in-store payment choices

Shoppers at GHL stores can now enjoy up to 36 months of BSN's 0% EasyPay.