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Taiwanese banks hold $310.53t in SME loans in June
SME loans made up 65.64% of all corporate loans in Taiwan.
Taiwanese banks hold $310.53t in SME loans in June
SME loans made up 65.64% of all corporate loans in Taiwan.
PH central bank issues framework for digital payment system operators
Payment system operators are required to obtain a license from the BSP.
DBS pilots blockchain-backed treasury tokens for treasury, liquidity mgmt
The tokens enable collaborator Ant Int’l to reduce settlements into seconds.
8 in 10 Gen Zs keen on AI for enhanced banking, retail experience
About 43% of them have already used AI for shopping.
StanChart rolls out ESG-linked cash account in Hong Kong, SG
Clients are rewarded when they meet ESG-related targets.
GHL enables QR payments from ShopBack in Malaysia
The partnership is expected to benefit over 6 million shoppers in Malaysia
Bank of Singapore warns against fake app
It has reported the link and app to the police and regulators.
Bangkok Bank unveils green transition loan for businesses
The credit can be as high as $283m (THB10b)
Thailand’s Krungsri launches SME transition loan for clean energy
It will help businesses embrace clean energy solutions and reduce pollution.
Citi’s wealth unit selling its trust business: report
The bank has been on a selling spree since 2022.
Singapore banks’ loan growth, fee income steady in Q2
But treasury customer income is lower after their record highs in Q1.
Zed garners Filipino interest with no-fee credit card
Zed targets to expand credit access in the Philippines.
Taiwan logs 3.9 billion non-cash payment transactions in H1
There were 28.91 million users of electronic payment accounts in end-June.
Taiwan’s active credit cards rise to 39.24 million in June
Amount of undue balance of installment jumped 48.45%.
Siam Commercial Bank’s Mae Manee App undergoes maintenance on select dates
The app is unavailable on certain time periods on August 10, 16, and 17.
Taiwanese banks’ total loans up 0.13% in June
Coverage ratios of allowances for NPLs rose almost 30 percentage points.
Six Thai banks to sustain improved earnings through 2026: Fitch
They are well-positioned to face risks after years of excessive provisioning.