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South Korean banks' household loans hit $896b in 2020
South Korean banks' household loans hit $896b in 2020
This was pushed by a sustained rise in mortgage loans.
PayPal is first foreign operator to fully own Chinese payments business: report
It bought the remaining 30% stake of GoPay last December.
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.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Full pandemic impact on Europe banks unclear til 2021; England mulls new capital rules for small banks
And Spain's BBVA sells US business to PNC Financial Services for $11.6b.
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OCBC, DBS, and UOB’s earnings rose in Q3—but 2021 presents a tough test as fiscal, monetary relief gets withdrawn.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.
Weekly Global News Wrap: UK fintechs brace for no-deal Brexit; Societe Generale to cut 640 jobs in France
And Deutsche Bank to sell IT services division to India's Tata Consultancy.
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.