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Singapore bank loans down for 10th straight month, but recovery in sight

The 0.2% drop in March was the smallest decline recorded since the indicator turned negative in June last year.

Banks in China, Japan still APAC’s largest lenders: S&P

S&P’s list of the region’s 50 largest banks saw 6 Chinese and 4 Japanese banks up top, whilst Australian banks slid down.

DBS, EY, Mox and more share how data, digital shape the future of banking

Over a hundred banking and finance professionals attended the ABF Retail Banking Digital Conference.

Chinese neobank MYbank aims to be active in 2,000 rural counties by 2025

The bank said that it has served over 35.07 million SMEs in 2020.

Singapore, Thailand launch real time cross-border payments system

Participating banks’ clients will be able to transfer up to S$1,000 or THB25,000 daily.

Airstar Bank launches 24-hour FX trading service

Customers who complete FX transactions worth HK$50,000 in total until 31 May will receive an HK$100 rebate.

Chart of the Week: Singapore’s card payments market to grow 10.2% in 2021

Business reopenings and ongoing COVID vaccination program will support spending.

DBS, J.P. Morgan, Temasek launch open platform for interbank payments

The three banks are building up on projects from their participation in Project Ubin.

Olympics, improving economy to push Japan card payments up by 9.5%

Card payments in Japan are expected to reach $1.1t by 2024.

Ant Group’s valuation might fall to $29b amidst regulatory scrutiny: analyst

Pre-clampdown, the group’s valuation is at $320b, according to Bloomberg Intelligence.

Thai payment service provider GB Prime Pay now accepts JCB

The partnership expands the online merchant payment network in Thailand.

Australia’s Big Four asset quality deterioration ‘manageable’: Fitch

The country’s improving economic performance reduces downside risks.

HSBC stokes discontent amongst senior staff with pivot to Asia: report

Senior bankers reportedly expect friction with the regional chief, sources said.

DBS to acquire 13% stake in Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank for $810m

It will become SZRCB’s largest shareholder upon the deal’s completion.

DBS, MUFG eyeing Citi's Asian consumer business

The potential bids show growing appetite for businesses like credit cards