Managers of Wealth Asia Pacific

South African bank challenger Tyme to launch in Asia

Lender launched by billionaire Patrice Motsepe will set up in the Philippines as part of deal

BOQ acquires ME Bank

The transaction will be finalised by August and ME Bank's brand, operations and Melbourne-based presence will be retained.

Mizuho and Line raise investment in build for new smartphone bank

Being developed as the only smartphone-based “main bank,” this bank will be integrated into the LINE app, allowing for utmost convenience for the digital generation.

HSBC’s Top Executives Following the Money Prepare Moves to Asia

A cadre of senior executives is set to relocate in coming months to Hong Kong

ANZ: First Quarter Trading Update

We again strengthened our capital position resulting in a further increase in net tangible assets per share.

UOB Partners to Help Singapore Firms Expand

Under the agreement, both organizations will share information and resources with Singapore companies

Indian Bank completes core banking integration

The customer account numbers of both the banks remain unchanged and the login credentials of internet banking and mobile banking were also retained.

DBS Q4 profit falls 33% on higher allowances; CEO upbeat on outlook

Its earnings were slightly lower than the $1.06 billion average estimate of seven analysts polled by Bloomberg.

Chinese financial services solidifies partnership with local bank

The objective of Post Bank Uganda with this is to deepen financial accessibility in the most affordable way possible, thanks to products such as UnionPay post card which allows the bank dream to take shape.

Citi Hong Kong Bucks Groupwide Profit Trend

According to Citi’s Hong Kong and Macau CEO Angel Ng, Asia remains key to the success of the bank’s wealth strategy which includes its recent move to merge the whole business from affluent to ultra-high net worth clients.

CBA announces 2021 half-year financial results

Disciplined execution delivered strong outcomes with market share gains in core businesses, increased provisioning and a significant capital surplus.

Bank Syariah Indonesia targets nation's Islamic finance ambitions

Merged lender to issue global sukuk and serve micro and small businesses

Hong Kong Banks Ready for Greater Bay Area Dive

Senior recruitment aside, established local lenders have major GBA hiring plans, especially for young talent from Hong Kong.

10 UAE Banks feature in ranking of world's top 500 most valuable

Brand value of world's largest banks contracts for second year running

NAB Announces Plans to Acquire Australian Neobank 86 400

“The combined business will deliver accelerated innovation and an enhanced customer experience to create a stronger and more competitive banking alternative for Australian customers.”

Korean banks speed up corporate culture reforms to survive

The prolonged economic slowdown and the coronavirus-induced financial uncertainties here and abroad have sparked this trend.

NAB Announces Agreement to Acquire 86 400 to Accelerate UBank Growth

The acquisition of 86 400 will accelerate UBank’s growth by combining its established customer base, brand and colleagues with 86 400’s experience and technology platform.

DBS delivers game-changing SME digital banking experience

This is DBS digibanking” includes the ability for Hong Kong companies in simple business structures such as private limited liability company to open a business account completely digitally in as quickly as three working days.

UPDATE 1-Japan's MUFG Bank to introduce fees on dormant accounts from July

“By charging the new fee, we will prevent fraudulent accounts to be opened and used, and will provide a safe and high-quality financial service,”

Bangkok Bank's Fourth-Quarter Net Profit Plunged 70%

The bank set aside expected credit losses of THB7.20 billion amid the pandemic, up from THB5.67 billion in the third quarter.

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