Asian Banking & Finance

Evergreen Group obtains financing license to expand in Malaysia
With the license, the company can fund affordable housing for civil servants.
Hong Leong bank boosts efficiency and personalisation with AI
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AI's role in personalising banking services and streamlining processes highlighted.
DBS targets $370b in wealth assets by 2026
DBS saw a 23% increase in wealth assets in 2023.
Citi appoints new sales head for key Asian markets
She previously worked at Bank of America and JPMorgan.
MAS and BIS launch blueprint for climate risk data platform
The platform integrates regulatory and climate data from corporate disclosure documents.
UOB and EnterpriseSG launch sustainability-linked financing programme for SMEs
The programme will help SMEs reduce sustainability-linked costs by 85%.
OCBC Ignite aims to double poly graduate intake
Only 3% of graduates join the financial sector full-time permanently.
Singapore’s big banks aim for 96% emissions cut by 2050
DBS, OCBC, and UOB have set S$200b loan portfolio emissions targets.
China's bank assets grow to $60.14t in Q1 2024
This grew by 8.1% on a year-on-year basis.
UOB Thailand ushers in new CEO
Richard Maloney will begin his role on 1 July.
HSBC unveils new face for trade services with Global Trade Solutions
The bank outlined plans to give a safer, smoother digital trade experience.
Alipay+ and GHL enable cross-border payments in the Philippines
Mobile wallets include AlipayHK, KakaoPay, Touch ‘n Go, and Alipay.
Visa launches Subscription Manager service
It enables cardholders to view and stop recurring payments as needed.

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CIMB Niaga leads the way in captivating Indonesia’s youth
The bank’s digital solutions are winning over younger generations with 3.2M mobile users and 96% digital transaction rate in 2023.
Cards & Payments KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth
After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.
BCA sets benchmark in Indonesia’s microfinance sector
Innovative approaches reflect the bank’s commitment to pushing financial inclusion and fostering economic growth.
Maybank SG offers boost to charities with special rates, network opportunities
Charities in the city may also avail of an interest-free grant of up to SG$150,000 (US$111,000)
Indonesian banks all aboard in driving financial innovation
Asian Banking and Finance Forum brings together banking leaders with a shared vision.
Demand for digital payments growing in Indonesia
Two digital financial service leaders underscore collaboration over competition.
Lending & Credit Siam Commercial Bank shares crisis lessons from pandemic
The bank’s early investment in tech helped it grow its digital customer base to 17 million.

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Evergreen Group obtains financing license to expand in Malaysia
With the license, the company can fund affordable housing for civil servants.
Hong Leong bank boosts efficiency and personalisation with AI
^ "https://vimeo.com/958050972"
AI's role in personalising banking services and streamlining processes highlighted.
DBS targets $370b in wealth assets by 2026
DBS saw a 23% increase in wealth assets in 2023.
Citi appoints new sales head for key Asian markets
She previously worked at Bank of America and JPMorgan.
MAS and BIS launch blueprint for climate risk data platform
The platform integrates regulatory and climate data from corporate disclosure documents.
UOB and EnterpriseSG launch sustainability-linked financing programme for SMEs
The programme will help SMEs reduce sustainability-linked costs by 85%.
OCBC Ignite aims to double poly graduate intake
Only 3% of graduates join the financial sector full-time permanently.
Singapore’s big banks aim for 96% emissions cut by 2050
DBS, OCBC, and UOB have set S$200b loan portfolio emissions targets.
China's bank assets grow to $60.14t in Q1 2024
This grew by 8.1% on a year-on-year basis.
UOB Thailand ushers in new CEO
Richard Maloney will begin his role on 1 July.
HSBC unveils new face for trade services with Global Trade Solutions
The bank outlined plans to give a safer, smoother digital trade experience.
Alipay+ and GHL enable cross-border payments in the Philippines
Mobile wallets include AlipayHK, KakaoPay, Touch ‘n Go, and Alipay.
Visa launches Subscription Manager service
It enables cardholders to view and stop recurring payments as needed.

Exclusives

CIMB Niaga leads the way in captivating Indonesia’s youth
The bank’s digital solutions are winning over younger generations with 3.2M mobile users and 96% digital transaction rate in 2023.
Cards & Payments KPay’s unified payment solutions platform propels SME growth
After expanding into Singapore, KPay aims to dominate APAC and serve over 1 million merchants.
BCA sets benchmark in Indonesia’s microfinance sector
Innovative approaches reflect the bank’s commitment to pushing financial inclusion and fostering economic growth.
Maybank SG offers boost to charities with special rates, network opportunities
Charities in the city may also avail of an interest-free grant of up to SG$150,000 (US$111,000)
Indonesian banks all aboard in driving financial innovation
Asian Banking and Finance Forum brings together banking leaders with a shared vision.
Demand for digital payments growing in Indonesia
Two digital financial service leaders underscore collaboration over competition.
Lending & Credit Siam Commercial Bank shares crisis lessons from pandemic
The bank’s early investment in tech helped it grow its digital customer base to 17 million.

Join the Asian Banking & Finance community