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UOB net profits jump 40% to S$4.075b in 2021

Wealth management and loan fees hit record highs.

Bank of the Philippine Islands’ asset quality is on the path for improvement: S&P

The bank’s non-performing loans ratio is expected to further decline in 2022.

UnionBank joins sandbox for digital currency use

The sandbox will evaluate CBDC use cases.

DBS posts record S$6.8b net profits in 2021

Loan growth was at its highest in seven years.

DBS commits add'l $100m to its foundation

The funds will mainly go to improving the livelihood affected by the pandemic.

Singaporeans want more biometric payment cards —survey

Latest industry survey reveals 88% of Singaporeans prefer biometric cards.

Barclays appoints new regional corporate banking chief

The new head will handle both Asia and Middle East divisions.

Mizuho Bank to invest $61m in Philippine digital bank operator Tonik Financial

The bank hopes to cash in on the Philippines growing digital finance sector.

Natixis CIB appoints new SEA head of real assets & investment banking

He will also hold the role of head of infrastructure funds coverage in Asia Pacific.

Dah Sing Bank shuts down 10 branches amidst rising COVID-19 cases

Customers are urged to visit other open branches or use alternative channels.

MAS slaps S$930m additional capital requirements for DBS

This comes after the bank’s digital services went offline in November.

3 in 5 in SEA wants OTP through SMS for every e-payment transaction

Others want two-factor authentication or biometrics as security options.

MAS clarifies coverage for loss arising from scams

OCBC fully-covering losses should not set a general precedent for future cases, the regulator said.

Singapore releases methodologies on responsible use of AI by financial institutions

The Veritas Consortium also released an open-source toolkit to help with adoption.