07/16/2025
Thai DBS bankers sued for defamation in talks about mediation
A hearing took place calling witnesses to a Thai court, in the latest in the case between a former disgruntled DBS team head and her two ex-colleagues.
Retail Banking
07/10/2025
China Construction Bank Expands Its Presence in Zurich
Since then, the Zurich RMB hub has served as a platform for renminbi-denominated payment transactions — and as a bridge between two of the world’s most important economic regions.
07/09/2025
DBS, OCBC and UOB Launch First-of-Its-Kind Report to Understand the Potential Financial Implications of Nature-Related Risks
It represents an important initial step by the financial sector to raise industry awareness of nature-related risks and build capability to better assess the financial impact of such risks.
07/03/2025
NAB welcomes Confirmation of Payee
Customers making payments with a BSB and account number in the NAB App and Internet Banking will benefit from the technology as it is rolled out at NAB.
07/02/2025
UnionBank Private Banking Clinches Top Honors in Wealth and Legacy Planning from Global Private Banker
Organized annually, the Global Private Banker Innovation Awards recognize the world’s leading private banks and wealth management institutions that demonstrate outstanding service, innovation, and leadership.
06/30/2025
JCB has launched contactless subway payment services in Shanghai and Beijing, marking the first such service in mainland China
With this new service, JCB cardmembers can simply tap their contactless payment cards at the subway gates or designated readers to pay for fares quickly and conveniently.
06/30/2025
Emirates NBD clarifies on DirectRemit: No new fee for money transfers to India, Pakistan, Philippines, Egypt
Dh26 fee applies to non-core corridors, not popular remittance countries: Emirates NBD
06/11/2025
Standard Chartered's ex-digibank CTO returns to Singapore with insurance giant
After leaving Trust Bank, Pountain spent time in both Vietnam and Australia.
06/10/2025
DBS: First Singapore-Listed Firm to Hit $100 Billion Value
A weaker dollar has allowed DBS to become the first Singapore-listed company to reach a market value of $100 billion.
06/06/2025
Banking Excellence special report 2025: Asia Pacific charts an AI-ready course
MEED and RBI’s Banking Excellence Special Report 2025 is now available to download and explores the retail banking transformation across MENA and Asia Pacific
06/05/2025
HL Bank Singapore holds forum on JS-SEZ cross-border opportunities
The JS-SEZ is envisioned as a thriving hub for advanced industries and innovation, poised to generate substantial investment, create numerous jobs, and significantly boost trade between Malaysia and Singapore.
05/23/2025
CIMB Bank Taps ACI Worldwide to Advance Payment Transformation
ACI is enabling CIMB’s Forward30 strategic plan to boost resilience and customer-centric innovation
05/23/2025
Citi Introduces AI Tools to Workers in 11 Markets
In-house developers are also being equipped with additional generative AI tools to write code more efficiently and bring products to market faster.
05/22/2025
Major Brunei Bank Opens Rep Office In Singapore
In a strategic move to strengthen the lender’s regional presence, the office will serve as a touchpoint to facilitate conversations with potential investors and explore new opportunities linked to Brunei.
05/21/2025
Mizuho, Mercer collaborate for OCIO services in Japan
The tie-up will help Mizuho enhance its OCIO services, using solutions from Mizuho Trust & Banking and Asset Management One.
05/13/2025
Hang Seng Bank launches cross-boundary wealth centre at Central branch
The Hong Kong-based bank has seen an 80% rise in new account openings for retail mainland customers.
05/12/2025
Australia’s newest big four bank boss has his work cut out for him
That could stand him in contrast to an often more informal corporate culture in Australia.
05/08/2025
Hong Leong Bank redefines branch banking at Eco Majestic
This community-centric branch is central to HLB's bank-wide transformation plan, which includes upgrading existing branches and strategically tailoring service offerings.
05/06/2025
ZA Bank reports HK$548m net revenue and narrows losses by 42%
Net interest income is 86% higher in 2024.
05/05/2025
Bangkok Bank connects with China’s fund transfer network
This is expected to reduce transaction times and costs for export-import businesses.