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Chinese banks cut deposit rates: report

The banks cut deposit rates between 5 and 25 basis points.

Chinese banks cut deposit rates: report

The banks cut deposit rates between 5 and 25 basis points.

MAS-licenced MoneyOwl to wind down financial advisory business

The company found that its advisory business is not financially viable.

Hong Kong has issued US$22b in green bonds: report

Proceeds for the bonds have been allocated or earmarked for green projects.

Mizuho Financial Group issues $817m green bond

Funds raised will be used to finance green projects, the group announced.

CITIC Limited reports $4.4b profit in H1

An EPS of RMB1.10 has been announced.

Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance

Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.

Virtual bank Trust turns one; 2.1 million transactions logged

The bank is giving away 100,000 bags of rice and doubling its referral rewards.

Alipay+, Malaysia’s PayNet ink deal for smooth digital payments

This further expands the regional cross-border digital payment plan of Alipay+.

Public Bank posts 18% YoY net profit growth for 1H 2023

Its overseas operations accounted for 7.8% of the overall earnings.

UOB Thailand unveils indoor event hub UOB LIVE

It has a capacity of 6,000 seats and will also offer dining and shopping experiences.

Weekly Global News Wrap: US floats stricter regional bank rules; Some China banks to cut mortgage rates

And Wells Fargo has agreed to return $40m in overcharged fees to 11,000 customers.

Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand ink MOU for cross border bilateral transactions

The new framework is expected to synergise with cross-border payment initiatives.

Vietnam’s central bank signs into regional cross-boundary payment system

The memorandum includes other central banks such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.

Japanese banks report lower average lending rates in July

City banks’ interest rates for short-term and long-term loans decreased.

Thai banks see improved profits, lower bad loans in Q2

It also laid out plans aiming to reduce household debt.

Standard Chartered sells aviation leasing finance business for $700m

AviLease will also fund the repayment of US$2.9b of net intra-group financing.