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Chinese banks’ earnings decline narrow, but retail NPLs could be an issue

Earnings of 16 large banks are 0.5% lower than in H1 2023.

Chinese banks’ earnings decline narrow, but retail NPLs could be an issue

Earnings of 16 large banks are 0.5% lower than in H1 2023.

Singaporean banks roll out face verification for digital token setup

It is expected to make it harder for scammers to take over a customer’s DT.

RBI deputy governor calls for enhanced financing access for Indian farmers

Shri Swaminathan Janakiraman suggested five solutions to address financing issues.

Visa, dtcpay launch card enabling digital currency conversion

The card will be available for public registration in Q4 2024.

SMBC joins Project Agora to explore tokenized cross-border payments

Project Agora involves BIS and seven central banks globally.

DBS unveils crypto options trading and structured notes for wealth clients

They may earn yield on fiat depending on the product’s structure and price movements.

MUFG Bank invests in the Japan Hydrogen Fund

The fund aims to accelerate the use of hydrogen and scale its supply chain.

Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.

Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.

Citi Trust to be acquired by JTC

Citi Trust handles $70b of assets owned by UHNW clients.

DBS Hong Kong launches all-in-one sales management platform

Business accounts can be opened as fast as 1 working day.

Hong Kong, Macau establish direct link for bond clearing and settlement

Investors in Macao and Hong Kong will benefit from the arrangement.

Mizuho Bank invests $3.5m in metal parts and 3D printer startup

The metal parts produced are used in various sectors, like aerospace.

Australia’s P&N, Beyond Bank likely to seek other merger opportunities

S&P foresees further consolidation in Australia’s mutual banking sector.

Australia’s P&N Bank scraps proposed merger with Beyond Bank

The merged entity would have been worth about $23.8b.

MAS, IBF working on gen AI job impact map

Separately, the IBF has given out skills badges to 3,000 professionals.

Singapore’s financial sector employment rose 4,800 in 2023

The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.

Labour force upskilling needed as SG nears 'super-aged' status

The future growth must be productivity-led, said DPM Gan Kim Yong.