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Public Bank enhances security measures against scams
This warning goes on the back of a recent social media scam that promoted small-interest loans.
Public Bank enhances security measures against scams
This warning goes on the back of a recent social media scam that promoted small-interest loans.
Bangkok Bank’s net profits surge by 52.2% in H1
This follows after a 36% increase in the bank’s net interest income during the period.
OCBC establishes chief sustainability role, nominated Mike Ng
Mike Ng will assume the group CSO position on 1 August.
Busan Bank’s earnings to decline in medium term: Moody’s
Profits will decline due to a modest narrowing of net interest margins to 2% in 2023.
Korea’s Kyongnam Bank face rising loan risks from SMEs, real estate financing: analyst
Profitability is expected to decline slightly, but it should maintain sufficient capital buffer.
Lexasure engages in partnership for auto insurance
The partnership aims to service Singapore and Cambodia’s markets.
Singapore banks face tepid loan growth; interest margins to peak in 2023
Banks may face some backsliding in its bad loans ratio, S&P’s Ivan Tan warned.
Australia unveils new standards for banks, insurers’ operational risk management
The new standard will take effect on 1 July 2025.
Australia's Zip cuts 20% of workforce: report
The CEO did not confirm whether the company is downsizing its workforce.
BPI net income up 23% to $461.09m
Net interest income rose 27% but non-interest income fell.
Line Bank Taiwan launches Fast Financial Platform
As of July, LINE Bank Taiwan has over 1.57 million users.
GXS opens savings account to all Singaporeans, maximum deposit raised
It offers a daily interest credit feature.
Korea eases rules on overseas ownership; insurers can acquire banks
Insurers can invest in foreign financial and non-financial companies within regulatory boundaries.
Shinhan Bank, SCB TechX successfully complete stablecoin remittance pilot
The proof of concept was built on the Hedera network.
SMBC grants $50m green loan to Thailand's Indorama Ventures
Indorama Ventures will use it for their working capital and to achieve its sustainability targets.
Asian banks see market cap value jump in Q2: study
Of the 25 global banks included in the report 13 are headquartered in Asia.
Hang Seng expands remote account opening service to HK companies with mainland shareholders
The e-Sign service can also now be used to provide signatures for loan documents.