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Japan’s Rakuten Bank surpasses $74.75b in deposits

The bank reported over 16 million accounts as of July 2024.

Japan’s Rakuten Bank surpasses $74.75b in deposits

The bank reported over 16 million accounts as of July 2024.

Malaysia’s corporate loans grow faster in Q2

Household loans grew at the same pace as in Q1.

SG banks, insurers customer experience quality unimproved in 2024

It's become difficult to distinguish leaders from laggards as the gap has narrowed.

Over 1 in 4 youths are financially unprepared: UOB study

There are 26% of Gen Zs who don’t follow MAS’ rule of thumb.

Siam Commercial Bank rolls out online international trade service

Transactions can be made without the need to submit original documents.

SME Bank partners with MARC to support Malaysian SME growth

They will combine their expertise in data and business coaching.

Indian bankers optimistic for loan demand: survey

Except for mining and quarrying, demand is expected to hold up through September.

South Korea mulls easing “network separation” rules on financial companies

It has formed a sandbox program to allow FIs to explore the use of gen AI.

Japan’s SMFG reports higher Tier 1 capital and ratio for 2024

But its total capital ratio was slightly lower than a year ago.

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

HDFC Bank launches India’s first mobile app-based digital credit card

PIXEL is a fully digital credit card designed for the mobile-first generation.

FinTech companies drive crucial cross-border transactions

The demand for faster payments, cheaper costs, and payment flexibility are three big trends for cross-border transactions.

DBS launches multi-currency commercial debit card

Businesses can lock in rates 1 year in advance.

Military Commercial JS Bank to sustain profits despite rising bad loans

Its NPL ratio deteriorated to 1.6% in June 2024 vs 1.4% a year earlier.

Chinese banks must move from size reliance to sustain profits

Most struggle to diversify their income sources as they seek short-term growth.  

Airwallex now processing $100b annually

This was anchored by its Americas expansion and APAC revenue growth.