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Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m

The move is part of its stock compensation plans.

Japan’s SMFG issues new shares worth $23.89m

The move is part of its stock compensation plans.

DBS HK fined US$1.28m for anti-money laundering, review lapses

The bank failed to conduct due diligence in ‘high risk situations’ from 2012 and 2019.

Siam Commercial Bank inks MOU for green-linked forward contracts 

Costs are tied to the company’s performance in ESG criteria.

Evolving AI enhance conversational banking efficiency

It also boosts banking revenue significantly.

Hong Kong banks face mixed outlook with expected rate cuts in 2024

Credit risk management will be a key concern for banks amidst fluctuating interest rates.

Siam Commercial Bank kickstarts 4-year journey to revamp core banking system

It has inked a MOU with Sunline to become a full-fledged digital bank entity.

MUFG Bank, Krungsri ink MOU with Thailand’s East Economic Corridor Office

MUFG Bank and Krungsri will support customers who consider investing in the EEC.

Clean energy gap presents investment opportunities for banks

Krungsri and CIMB Thai explore use of emerging tech to monitor risks better.

APAC banks face 2.5 million shortage of skilled cyberstaff

Banks may not have the right people in-house to mitigate them.

China faces decade-long clean-up of embattled rural banks

Expect more mergers and consolidations, and even some closures, S&P says.

Endowus Private Wealth offers HK investors access to 400 fund strategies

Over 400 fund strategies are made available to Endowus clients. 

Singapore proposes strengthened anti-money laundering bill

This includes empowering law enforcement agencies in prosecuting ML offences.

CIMB sets out 2030 climate targets for O&G and property portfolios

The bank will stop financing new upstream oil fields beginning January 2025.

Bangkok Bank announces temporary closure of digital, payment services on 6 July

Debit and credit cards won’t be able to use their cards for transactions during the period.