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Fintech Nium chosen to issue virtual cards for HappyEasyGo

Nium is able to fund and issue virtual cards in over 20 local currencies.

Fintech Nium chosen to issue virtual cards for HappyEasyGo

Nium is able to fund and issue virtual cards in over 20 local currencies.

APAC’s top bankers sound alarm over impact of rising living costs

CEOs are optimistic yet cautious, but tout banks’ resilience.

Australian banks’ dividends to stay flat amidst cash earning pressures

The higher payouts in H1 were to establish shareholders’ confidence, S&P said.

Maybank’s net income up 9.8% to RM2.49b in Q1

Non-interest income jumped 79.2% and lifted operating income for the quarter.

UOB poised to benefit from growth of SEA's mass affluent segment

UOB has woven partnerships with privilege banking to appeal to the segment.

Nomura doubles top managers’ pay for FY2024: report

CEO Kentaro Okuda is amongst those who enjoyed higher compensation.

StashAway’s Hong Kong assets expand by 20% in Q1

Majority of their assets are from HNW and emerging HNW clients.

Chart of the Week: 8 in 10 Chinese people use mobile wallets

Alipay and WeChat pay each have 1 billion users globally.

Morgan Stanley’s James Corman to step down as executive chairman

He highlighted the successful transition of the new CEO in his announcement.

Hong Kong central bank extends deputy chief exec’s appointment for 2 years

Yuen will continue in his role for two more years beyond retirement age.

Norinchukin Bank’s profits up 24% to $405.7m for FY2023

Net gains from sales of securities jumped over 800% over the period.

Japan’s Norinchukin Bank proposes changes to board

One auditor, Masaki Ogata, is retiring on 21 June.

APAC’s Top 20 banks' combined revenue up 4.3% in 2023

Japanese banks were the biggest winners whilst Chinese banks’ total revenue dipped.

Two banks in Hong Kong warn against phishing emails

Tai Sang Bank cautioned against emails claiming to be from its chairman.

Swift extends ISO 20022 across entire payment chain

It worked with 14 banks globally, to standardise payments.

Hong Kong unveils financial planning education services to youth

The programme will offer information on financial management and saving.