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Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.
Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.
Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.
Cash remittances from the US, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE grew.
Citi Trust to be acquired by JTC
Citi Trust handles $70b of assets owned by UHNW clients.
DBS Hong Kong launches all-in-one sales management platform
Business accounts can be opened as fast as 1 working day.
Hong Kong, Macau establish direct link for bond clearing and settlement
Investors in Macao and Hong Kong will benefit from the arrangement.
Mizuho Bank invests $3.5m in metal parts and 3D printer startup
The metal parts produced are used in various sectors, like aerospace.
Australia’s P&N, Beyond Bank likely to seek other merger opportunities
S&P foresees further consolidation in Australia’s mutual banking sector.
Australia’s P&N Bank scraps proposed merger with Beyond Bank
The merged entity would have been worth about $23.8b.
MAS, IBF working on gen AI job impact map
Separately, the IBF has given out skills badges to 3,000 professionals.
Singapore’s financial sector employment rose 4,800 in 2023
The financial sector made up 14% of Singapore’s GDP in 2023.
Labour force upskilling needed as SG nears 'super-aged' status
The future growth must be productivity-led, said DPM Gan Kim Yong.
SCB taps Baker & McKenzie for inheritance asset legal support
The partnership aims to provide clients with legal and tax advisory services.
Is the BNPL market really booming?
BNPL faces consolidation due to rising rates, while growth continues in emerging markets.
Cambodian banks breach covenants as bad loans surge
ACLEDA, Hattha Bank, and LOLC have all breached their covenants.
GXS Bank launches term deposit product Boost Pocket
It is currently on offer with an interest rate of up to 3.48% per annum.
Revolving credit on Taiwan credit cards dips in July
This is despite the total active cards rising to 38.36 million.
Bank Danamon struggles with credit costs due to subsidiary challenges
Credit costs rose to 2.8% in H1 2024.
Tottenham Hotspur taps Ant International as global payment solutions, digital wallet partner
The partnership will also incorporate associated brands Alipay+, WorldFirst, and Antom.