Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

National Australia Bank mints stablecoin in blockchain push

Stablecoins are intended to hold a set value, for example $1, and come in a variety of forms.

How Retail Banks in China Can Elevate Digital Banking

Retail banks need to develop core capabilities to improve customer centricity and deliver more delightful digital experiences.

South Korea set for one more rate hike as risks mount

“The 25 basis point hike in January should be the last in the current rate-hike cycle,”

China Citic Bank offers Covid shots in HK to woo mainland cash

The programme has an “aim of providing cross-border customers a comprehensive array of wealth management services,” the lender said in a statement.

China Seems to be Warming Up to Bankers

The interview is short and clear, and readers can easily compare their reading of the tea leaves with that by finews.asia.

Japan megabanks to lean on M&A to grow presence in Asia despite recession risk

If the U.S. economy slows down more deeply, that would increase the risk of economic disturbance in Asian countries," Chizuru Tateno, a credit analyst at S&P Global Ratings Japan said.

New AMP Bank debit cards to feature Indigenous art and a sustainable design

The new AMP Bank debit cards are also eco-friendly, using more sustainable materials.

AIIB extends 250 million euro loan for metro project in Egypt

This project is aligned with AIIB’s corporate strategy, thematic priorities and mission to finance Infrastructure for Tomorrow and sets an excellent example of enhancing connectivity via green infrastructure financing in the transport sector

Bank frauds involving cards, internet, cash rise in six months

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, 2,331 fraud cases involving Rs 87 crore were reported by banking entities during the six-month period as against 1,532 frauds involving Rs 60 crore.

Akulaku Announces $200 Million Investment from MUFG

Company Plans for Continued Expansion Through Digital Transformation and Financial Inclusion

Singapore Banks Putting Money Into AI and Big Data

UOB sought to spend $500 million to scale digital offerings until 2026, on top of the average $535 million spent on technology yearly in the past four years.

Citi Winds Down Consumer Banking Unit in China

The announcement of its China wind-down marks the final outstanding APAC market for withdrawal, as per an April 2021 announcement to exit 14 consumer markets globally where the bank lacks the scale to compete.

Commonwealth Bank Wants to Close the Gap on Business Lending -- Interview

We think we are well positioned to close the gap on lending and we've made considerable gains over the last two years

Union Bank of the Philippines partners with Hex Trust to tap into the metaverse

Since March 2021, Hex Trust has been the first licensed digital asset custodian to support NFTs, including those that provide access to metaversal platforms such as The Sandbox.

Singapore’s DBS Bank in pact with J.P. Morgan Asset Management to develop retirement solutions

With this, customers can retire well by optimising their drawdowns of savings, investments and other retirement benefits wisely in real time

Seba Bank opens Hong Kong office

The opening of our Hong Kong office is critical to our ambition in the region.

MUFG to Acquire HC Consumer Finance Philippines and PT Home Credit Indonesia

Krungsri will hold 75% of the shares of HC Philippines and 75% of the shares of HC Indonesia, MUFG Bank will hold 25% of the shares of HC Philippines, and ADMF will hold 10% of shares of HC Indonesia.

StanChart sees Asia, Middle East as bright spots in weak global economy

StanChart, which operates in 59 countries with a focus on Asia, Middle East and Africa, is seeing its European and U.S. clients move more business to low-cost Asia.

Chinese banks maintain lending rates as PBOC signals caution

The LPRs are based on the interest rates that 18 banks offer their best customers and are published by the PBOC monthly.

DBS opens rep office in Bangladesh

The bank has appointed Tahsina Banu as its chief representative of DBS Dhaka.

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