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Hang Seng Bank, Visa to test CBDC use cases in Hong Kong

The three will collaborate to explore the feasibility of tokenised deposits.

Hang Seng Bank, Visa to test CBDC use cases in Hong Kong

The three will collaborate to explore the feasibility of tokenised deposits.

Mastercard aims to bring 1 billion people, 50 million MSMEs into digital economy

In SEA, Mastercard launches various programs to drive financial and digital inclusion in secular and community markets.

Filipino Q1 credit card spending jumps nearly half from previous year

This was the highest recorded amount since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.

Visa taps seven APAC startups for digital payments innovation

Startup companies were chosen from India, Mainland China, Thailand, Singapore, and Germany.

Only 30% of Singaporeans trust financial institutions, amongst the lowest in the region

In Hong Kong, Australia, and Singapore, less than half of the customers express trust in their banks.

Standard Chartered-FIS’ Worldpay to boost Straight2Bank Pay reach

This hopes to ramp up the bank’s functionalities to cater for businesses in Asia and other markets.

OCBC unveils decarbonization targets for six sectors

The bank commits to achieving a net zero status for its financed emissions by 2050.

Public Bank launches cross-border QR payments to Singapore

Merchants and individuals can exchange payments to and from either country.

Southeast Asia's cash in circulation to rise by 11.1% by 2027

Singapore is less cash-reliant compared to other markets in the region.

Citi Indonesia’s net income climbs 52% to $38.29m in Q1

Its Institutional Clients Group registered a 2.5% loan growth during the quarter.

Citibank Korea doubles net income in Q1

The net income of KRW84.9b for Jan-March 2023 is 112% higher than a year ago.

AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?

Analysts said APAC banks will suffer no direct impact from the Swiss bank but should keep an eye out on regulators.

Kakao Pay beset with 2 hour service disruption

This was subsequent to its the messaging app’s recent cyber disruption.

AlTi completes acquisition of SG-based AL Wealth Partners

This is in line with AlTi’s goal to assist SG’s growing clientele.

Public Bank Berhad aims for $11b in ESG-friendly financing by 2025

It also plans to finance energy-efficient vehicles worth $7b by 2025.

MUFG Bank buys JPY600m shares in metaverse company TBT Lab

The bank will help develop the financial functions of the planned Japan Metaverse Economic Zone