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SCB taps Baker & McKenzie for inheritance asset legal support

The partnership aims to provide clients with legal and tax advisory services.

SCB taps Baker & McKenzie for inheritance asset legal support

The partnership aims to provide clients with legal and tax advisory services.

Is the BNPL market really booming?

BNPL faces consolidation due to rising rates, while growth continues in emerging markets.

Cambodian banks breach covenants as bad loans surge

ACLEDA, Hattha Bank, and LOLC have all breached their covenants.

GXS Bank launches term deposit product Boost Pocket

It is currently on offer with an interest rate of up to 3.48% per annum.

Revolving credit on Taiwan credit cards dips in July

This is despite the total active cards rising to 38.36 million.

Tottenham Hotspur taps Ant International as global payment solutions, digital wallet partner

The partnership will also incorporate associated brands Alipay+, WorldFirst, and Antom.

Crypto ownership down to 26% despite resilience

However, 23% are likely to reenter the market.

Japan, Korea financial authorities hold in-person bilateral meeting

The two exchanged views about developments in their financial sectors.

South Korea’s household loans expand by $7.32b in August

There were “strong housing market activities” in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Australia’s planned AT1 phase out to have little impact on banks

If pushed through, the CET1 minimum requirement will rise to 10.50%.

Chinese small bank M&As to ramp up: Fitch

The lack of large banks in the mergers is to avoid contagion risks.

Malaysia, UK tout Islamic finance to bridge green funding gap

Islamic finance’s framework naturally aligns with social finance, an official said.

GoTyme Bank partners with BSP to enable coin deposits

GoTyme Bank is reportedly the first bank partner to be integrated in the CoDMs.

Taiwanese banks’ total outstanding loans at $1.25t in July

The bad loans ratio remained at the same level as in June 2024.

Krungthai Bank temporarily closes 4 branches due to floods

One branch is separately closed due to suspended electrical supply.