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Citi names Yeo Wenxian as wealth head for South Asia

Yeo will also take over as CEO of Citibank Singapore Limited.

Citi names Yeo Wenxian as wealth head for South Asia

Yeo will also take over as CEO of Citibank Singapore Limited.

HKMA proposes simplification of three-tier banking system

It aims to simplify DTCs to second-tier institutions.   

Malaysia’s outstanding loans up 6% in June

Business loans lifted overall growth, whilst household growth was slower.

YouBiz unveils CNY remittance corridor

Chinese and Singapore businesses can make “swift and recurring” payments.

Malaysia’s business loans slated for up to 7% growth in 2024

However, softer credit demand is seen from the household segment.

WeChat Pay Malaysia ceases e-wallet services

Payment services will cease on 1 September 2024.

Thailand postpones card repayment rate hike amidst borrower struggles: report

The central bank will continue to promote consolidation of home and retail debt.

Less Hong Kong SMEs find credit approval more difficult in Q2

But more SMEs now find securing debt “easier” as well.

Higher interest and fees lift Japan’s SMFG to record profit for Q1

Net interest income is expected to rise by a further JPY100b.

Hong Kong banks expand fraud alert system to retail transactions

Customers will receive alerts for “high fraud risk” fund transfers, amongst others.

Hong Kong, China ink MOU for linkage of fast payments systems

Central bankers also discussed financial cooperation between their markets.

Malaysia's bid for BRICS membership to spur banking overhaul

However, challenges abound when moving away from U.S. and SWIFT reliance.

Malaysia launches amended Money Services Business Act

It clarifies offenses and the punishment for illegal operators.