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Singapore unveils industry guidelines for sustainable private banking

The industry group sustainability taskforce has also developed a training benchmark.

How are superapps changing the digital banking landscape?

In the future, a one-stop-shop may just be the way to go for bank customers.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Higher capital req’s to curb lending, says Citi exec; Interest rates may hit over 4.5%

And France’s Orange exploring “all opportunities” amidst reports it's selling its bank arm.

Banks warned vs risks of North Asia exposure, NPLs: Maybank

North Asia non performing loans went up 8% to 191% quarter-on-quarter.

MAS names Gillian Tan as new chief sustainability officer

Tan will lead the sustainability group for tighter coordination of MAS’ sustainability initiatives

Korean banks’ in solid position to weather strong US dollar

Expectation of strong government support and solid foreign currency liquidity will support banks.

Hong Kong steering group launches sustainable finance internship

The programme aims to encourage students to make a career in the field.

BNPL, digital wallets accelerates growth of e-commerce fraud: study

Global e-commerce fraud will exceed $48b in 2023, and 22% will be from Asia.

Expect faster credit, more government issuance in China through 2022: ING

Government spending should continue to increase in order to provide enough job stability.

Citi names Keith Lee as Hong Kong high net worth market manager

He has 25 years of experience in the financial industry.

Malaysia, Indonesia sukuk markets to slow in near-term: Fitch

Issuance in core markets, which include the two countries, fell 14.4% in Q3.

China new bank lending rise in September: report

Household loans rose to CNY650.3b in September.

HSBC Global Private Banking launches Chengdu, Hangzhou units

The newly established teams are comprised of relationship managers and investment counselors.

Citi TTS to launch 24/7 USD clearing service in Q4

Clients can make USD payments globally 24/7, even during holidays.