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Hang Seng Bank warns of fake KOL Hazel Instagram account, website

The bank said that it will never ask customers to log in through embedded links.

Standard Chartered names David Rego as global head of payments, transaction banking

He is currently the global head of liquidity, deposits, and escrow solutions.

China’s shadow banks scramble for new business as property credit collapses: report

One shadow banking employee saw his yearly pay plunge from $500,000 to $34,000.

Hong Kong’s Fusion Bank offer digital loans for BYD electric cars

The loan has an annual percentage rate (APR) of as low as 3.9%.

DBS to launch IATA Pay in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore

Airlines can access up to US$20b in savings from payment processing fees.

Hang Seng Bank appoints new Chief Marketing Officer

Jordan Cheung will take the position, starting 19 December. 

CIMB unveils sustainability-linked treasury programme

Clients may get a rebate upon achieving ESG-related targets.

Go green using fit-for-gifting currency notes: MAS tells public

Residents are encouraged to use the Fit notes instead of new notes.

Hong Kong’s livi bank, FWD General Insurance launch home insurance plan

Those who avail of the plan can enjoy insurance coverage of up to HK$5m.

Malaysian banks “well-placed” to weather 2023 headwinds: S&P

Credit costs are expected to stay flattish and slowing credit growth should be manageable.

UOB transforms HR services with Workday’s Human Capital Management

Enhanced data analytics enables UOB to make improved real-time HR decisions.

Citi Bangladesh names Md. Moinul Huq as Citi Country Officer

He has over 25 years of experience across a number of banking fields.

Citi announces leadership appointments in Asia Pacific Markets business

The new heads will be based in Singapore and Hong Kong.