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Standard Chartered-FIS’ Worldpay to boost Straight2Bank Pay reach

Standard Chartered-FIS’ Worldpay to boost Straight2Bank Pay reach

This hopes to ramp up the bank’s functionalities to cater for businesses in Asia and other markets.

OCBC unveils decarbonization targets for six sectors

The bank commits to achieving a net zero status for its financed emissions by 2050.

Public Bank launches cross-border QR payments to Singapore

Merchants and individuals can exchange payments to and from either country.

Southeast Asia's cash in circulation to rise by 11.1% by 2027

Singapore is less cash-reliant compared to other markets in the region.

Citi Indonesia’s net income climbs 52% to $38.29m in Q1

Its Institutional Clients Group registered a 2.5% loan growth during the quarter.

Citibank Korea doubles net income in Q1

The net income of KRW84.9b for Jan-March 2023 is 112% higher than a year ago.

AT1 write-down ‘negligible’ to APAC banks, but should they still worry?

Analysts said APAC banks will suffer no direct impact from the Swiss bank but should keep an eye out on regulators.

Kakao Pay beset with 2 hour service disruption

This was subsequent to its the messaging app’s recent cyber disruption.

AlTi completes acquisition of SG-based AL Wealth Partners

This is in line with AlTi’s goal to assist SG’s growing clientele.

Public Bank Berhad aims for $11b in ESG-friendly financing by 2025

It also plans to finance energy-efficient vehicles worth $7b by 2025.

MUFG Bank buys JPY600m shares in metaverse company TBT Lab

The bank will help develop the financial functions of the planned Japan Metaverse Economic Zone

Singapore’s big three banks averaged 3% decline in total returns in Jan-May: SGX

They are performing better than their US counterparts, however.

UOB unveils exclusive wine pairing dinners for cardholders

Cardholders can also attend invite-only wine masterclasses.

Foreign JCB cardholders offered Tokyo Tower discounts

They can avail a 30% discount on the admission fee until 30 April 2024.

Hang Seng Bank names Shelley Zhou as head of corporate sustainability

The new executive will head its sustainability division.