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Public Bank offers repayment relief to Malaysia flood victims

Customers affected by the floods can defer monthly loan payments for up to 6 months.

Card payments trump cash in Singapore

Over 9 in 10 of respondents in Visa’s latest study said they use cards to pay.

DBS’ Lareina Wang on why role models matter to women in banking

Only 20% of bankers in C-Suite and senior leadership roles in Hong Kong are women.

Hang Seng Bank celebrates 90th anniversary

A celebratory event was held with Hong Kong’s chief executive and the bank’s chairman and CEO.

HSBC launches RewardCash-based e-shop for Hong Kong Visa platinum cardholders

They can now ship at Watsons, PARKnShop, and Fortress with their RewardCash.

Indonesia’s Danamon to appoint Daisuke Ejima as president director

This plan will be submitted after obtaining approval from the Company's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (RUPST) on 31 March.

Southeast Asian banks’ well-placed to ride fintech’s digital disruption: Moody’s

Supportive regulation, digital investments, and fintechs slowing growth will play to banks’ favor.

Citi names Stella Choe as APAC head of new Global Network Banking

GNB brings together relationship managers across Citi’s different banking businesses.

Bank of East Asia launches Mainland account opening service for Hong Kong residents 

The service is offered in 15 designated BEA branches across Hong Kong.

Citi Hong Kong to buy 106.4 million kWh renewable-sourced electricity

The deal is estimated to reduce carbon emissions by 41,496 tonnes.

Citi completes sale of India consumer business to Axis Bank

Approximately 3,200 Citi employees have been transferred.

Citi completes sale of Vietnam retail banking, credit card units to UOB

This includes the turnover of approximately 575 related staff.

Thais should invest in Japan’s real estate amidst yen depreciation: Bangkok Bank

Yen has depreciated by up to 30% so far, offering great opportunities for clients to invest.