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India’s Muthoot Financial retains stable asset quality, moderate profits

Credit costs have also been at a low 0.1% to 0.2% since March 2019.

HSBC penalised by India's central bank

The bank reported inaccurate credit information for several expired credit cards.

Mastercard unveils new Data & Services hub in Malaysia

The company’s D&S experts work with nearly 4,000 clients over 120 countries.

UBS appoints new CFO following Credit Suisse’s takeover

Todd Tuckner will take on the CFO post at the close of the acquisition.

Australia’s Airwallex expands to Israel

Or Liban has been appointed as the company’s head of Israel and the Middle East.

OCBC hits record net profit, declares S$1.68 EPS for Q1

Net profit of S$1.88b is 39% higher than in Q1 2022.

GXS Bank launches brand in Singapore with GXS FlexiLoan, campaign

GXS collaborated with three local artists to create the key visuals for the campaign. 

WhatsApp launches payment feature in SG

Users will be able to send payments to merchants.

Indonesia, Malaysia launch cross-border QR payment system commercially

The project is now open to the public after more than a year since its pilot phase.

Korea, Indonesia central banks ink MOU for bilateral trade: report

It reduces companies’ exposure to exchange rate risks.

South Korea daily FX turnover hit all-time high in Q1

Increased demand for cross-border transactions of securities drove the growth.

BOCHK welcomes Swap Connect launch

The scheme would propel participation from investors and accelerate RMB internationalisation.

Hong Kong, Mainland tie up for mutual access interest rate swap markets

This will allow overseas investors from HK and others to trade in the Mainland market.

UOB Hong Kong inks MOU with SGS for sustainable finance

The partnership will help companies seeking to adopt sustainable practices and move towards a net-zero future.

Manappuram Finance reputation at risk amidst invention

The Indian NBFC may be facing money laundering investigations.