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Hong Leong Bank may reduce China stake as investment pays off

Its group earnings edge on overreliance on the Bank of Chengdu’s contribution.

Hong Leong Bank may reduce China stake as investment pays off

Its group earnings edge on overreliance on the Bank of Chengdu’s contribution.

Malaysian banks' profitability stable with reduced intervention risks

Some asset quality deterioration is expected as fuel subsidies ease.

Indian banks deposits and credit grow at the same pace

Deposits have expanded by $147.73b between January-August 2024.

MAS warns of misuse in Worldcoin token, account trading

This incident could potentially violate the Payment Services Act 2019.

Heymax, Visa campaign drives spike in digital payments

The campaign has also contributed to an estimated carbon savings of 24 to 42 tonnes.

COURTS Singapore, DCS Card Centre launches new credit card

It offers 2% cashback and waives the first-year annual fee. 

Public Bank commits $229.7m financing for SMEs

Public Bank is the largest financier of SMEs in Malaysia based on market share.

Banks ‘underprepared’ for instant payments: report

Only 30% of APAC banks have a strong tech foundation for instant payments.

Enough steps taken to ensure support with digital banking: MAS

Deploying ambassadors and phone banking were some of solutions rolled out.

YUP raises US$30m in Series B funding round

It will be used for SEA market expansion and the acquisition of an Indonesian banking licence.

Westpac names Anthony Miller as CEO

Before joining Westpac, Miller was the Australia/NZ CEO of Deutsche Bank for 4 years.

Standard Chartered names new CEOs for China, Vietnam units

Standard Chartered names new CEOs for China, Vietnam units

JST Singapore obtains in-principle approval for an MPI license

JST Singapore said that it will continue to work towards securing its licenese.

HKMA suspends banker for signature forgery on deposit form

He photocopied a customer's signature on a time deposit application form.