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Norinchukin’s planned foreign bond divestment will hurt profits

The bank has about $13.63b (JPY2.25) in unrealized losses.

Norinchukin’s planned foreign bond divestment will hurt profits

The bank has about $13.63b (JPY2.25) in unrealized losses.

HSBC, Visa team up to develop multi-currency app Zing

Users can hold funds in 10 different currencies and transact in 200 countries.

China CITIC Bank warns against fraudulent website and emails

It has reported the matter to authorities in Hong Kong.

Citi ceasing operations in Haiti

The bank said that it will voluntarily surrender its banking license.

Singapore banks are phasing out OTPs for logins

Banks will instead use digital tokens to authenticate bank account login attempts.

Japan’s Norinchukin Bank has hit 60% of its sustainable finance target

The bank also participated in 7 sustainability committee meetings in FY2023.

APAC investment banking fees drop to eight-year-low in H1

ECM underwriting fees fell to its lowest level since 2013.

OCBC unveils financial programme for SG’s 36,000 property agents

It offers preferential home rates and bonus interest, amongst others.

Maybank Singapore rolls out money lock feature

Customers will need to visit branches or use select ATMs to unlock funds.

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.