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Indonesia's BRI to raise $1b in rights issue

It wants to strengthen its capital base for possible acquisitions.

Singapore tightens regulation of virtual payment entities to combat risks

DPT activities carry higher inherent money laundering and terrorism financing risks.

SFF x SWITCH 2020 To Feature 40 Global Satellite Events

Kicking off on 7 December, the conference features key luminaries that include Bill Gates, NZ PM Jacinda Ardern, amongst others.

Indian central bank drafts scheme for Lakshmi Vilas, DBS India merger

DBS will inject $345m into DBIL if the scheme is approved.

Chart of the Week: India's payments via UPI to reach $1.7t in 2025

The entrance of WeChat Pay is expected to intensify competition in the payments space.

Earnings boost for Australian banks in 2021, but headwinds persist

Deterioration in asset quality will likely emerge in 2021.

Rough road ahead for big three banks after improved Q3

OCBC, DBS, and UOB’s earnings rose in Q3—but 2021 presents a tough test as fiscal, monetary relief gets withdrawn.

Pandemic-driven rapid digital growth benefits APAC incumbent banks

Despite the rise in digital banking demand, neobanks’ performances faltered compared to incumbent peers.

South Korea mulls tightening rules on overdrafts: report

Household debt reached a record high of $1.47t in June.

How Spenmo helps businesses secure direct loans

The platform also allows merchants to effectively manage expenses.

Westpac to exit China, other Asian markets

It will consolidate operations into branches in Singapore, London, and New York.

Weekly Global News Wrap: Revolut to apply for US bank licence; G7 to block Facebook's Libra

And Credit Suisse hires former Bank of America investment banking head.

Philippine banks remain firm, but headwinds loom: Fitch

Weak local consumption and high credit impairment are fanning the fire.