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SCBX reports 15.6% net profit decline in Q2
Economic growth fell short of expectations, SCBX’s CEO said.
SCBX reports 15.6% net profit decline in Q2
Economic growth fell short of expectations, SCBX’s CEO said.
UOB names Susan Hwee as head of group retail
Eddie Khoo to retire; Lawrence Goh is new head of GTO.
UOB to see 200 tonne-reduction in CO2e emissions with DHL pact
UOB’s international parcel deliveries will now use sustainable aviation fuel.
CashOn launches digital currency lending matching platform in Hong Kong
CashOn connects customers to licensed financial institutions.
DBS launches bond portfolio managed by BlackRock
Customers can invest for a minimum of $1,000 and a 0.6% annual management fee.
How CIMB used automation to raise staff productivity
CIMB automated 10 processes in 2023, equal to 17,000 man-hour savings.
HSBC, SBF to help Singapore businesses scale GBA, India, Middle East
HSBC launched a business guide and will offer net zero transition solutions.
PH central bank welcomes new anti-financial account scamming law
It authorises the BSP to investigate cases violating law, amongst others.
Techcombank’s pre-tax profits up 38.6% in H1
The bank added nearly 1 million new customers in Q2.
Philippine central bank rolls out Intraday Settlement Facility
The ISF is designed to support a paperless process.
Citi names Ed Huntsman as head of financing, markets for Asian markets
Huntsman will remain global head of financing for spread products.
MUFG, subsidiaries submits business improvement plans to authorities
MUFG also apologised to its customers and stakeholders.
RCBC unable to sustain improved capital amidst bad loans: Moody’s
Its NPL ratio is “one of the weakest” amongst its domestic peers, Moody’s said.
KPay merchants can now accept payments from HSBC’s PayMe app
Over 33,000 merchants in KPay’s Hong Kong network can now accept PayMe payments.
OCBC unveils next-generation programme for wealthy customers
An estimated $2.5t in intergenerational wealth will be passed to the next gen by 2030.
Airwallex clinches retail investment license in Australia
It will now be able to offer its Airwallex Yield product to the wider retail market.
MAS “closely monitoring” global IT outage
Major banks reported little to no impact to customers and key operations.