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HKMA reports 2.2% rise in total bank deposits

Total remittance of RMB for cross-border trade settlement saw $176b.

Mizuho ties up with LSEG to enhance carbon credit market

Carbon credits can be issued as dividends, providing investors with a long-term supply.

Bank of Singapore appoints first chief portfolio strategist

Owi Ruivivar’s role will boost asset allocation strategy.

Ant Group, Mastercard launch International Consumer Friendly Zones program in Shanghai

It will improve the travel experience for global visitors and boost local businesses in China.

CIMB’s Q1 profit escalates 18% YoY

Thanks to a solid operating income performance and maintained costs.

UBS merges with Credit Suisse, APAC gets new lead

Iqbal Khan’s role will be effective 1 September.

Banks most vulnerable to illegal trade financing – MAS

Env Crimes generate between $110b-$281b in criminal gains yearly.

ICBC Asia warns against phishing SMS message

The bank said that it has reported the case to the local police.

Singapore expands scope of guidelines on fair dealing

It now covers all financial institutions and all the products and services offered.

Maybank sets new crude palm oil, power emissions targets by 2030

In 2023, CPO production and power emissions are well below reference scenarios.

Bank of Singapore forms CIO advisory council with Goldman Sachs, BlackRock execs

The 8 members have reportedly weathered the 2008 GFC and the 2020 pandemic downturn.

India’s commercial banks’ non-performing assets shrank in 2023

Credit costs have declined, with public sector banks holding “substantial buffers”.

Philippines’ Remolona warns of oil prices, interest rates as financial stability risks

The financial stability council also warned of geopolitical risks.

Six Indian banks’ outlooks revised to positive as economy strengthens

Infrastructure spending will pave the way for robust economic growth, says S&P.

Thailand’s central bank appoints new assistant governors

The four individuals promoted were previously senior directors for different teams.

GoTyme Bank launches multi-currency time deposit with $1 minimum

The Philippine-based digital bank promises interest rates between 3% to 3.5%.