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16 foreign e-wallets now accepted in Japan through Alipay+
16 foreign e-wallets now accepted in Japan through Alipay+
Alipay, KakaoPay, Touch ‘n Go, GCash and TrueMoney are the most popuar.
Bangkok Bank’s large credit reserves lends stability to problem loans
The bank is expected to maintain strong solvency and liquidity.
Hang Seng Bank unveils HK$33b SME Power Up Fund
Products include an SME Financing Guarantee scheme and non-collateralized loans.
Ant International launches Programme Sirius for enhanced sustainability
The initiative is in line with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia in financial management interest
It was driven by rising per capita income and a growing wealthy demographic.
UOB names new head of global group markets and new Hong Kong CEO
Kelvin Ng and Adaline Zhang bring over two decades of experience to their new roles.
BEA’s Mongkok Branch open 7 days a week until 30 June
It will be open from 1PM to 5PM on weekends during the period.
APAC banks ready for Basel III
Transition is not expected to have a substantial impact on capital requirements.
Japan’s policy rate may rise to 0.25% by end-2025: Fitch
Regional banks will not benefit much from rising interest rates, however.
BEA unveils new credit evaluation process for SMEs in trade sector
It has teamed up with PAOCCRA and will use the Commercial Data Interchange of HKMA.
Taiwan’s First Commercial Bank boasts sound asset quality but property risks abound
It should be able to mitigate these risks with its conservative LTV ratio and solid economic conditions.
OCBC cross-border QR payments to quadruple in 2024 on China tourist wave
The bank anticipates 250,000 cross-border QR payments this year.
Asian banks struggle with less liquidity amidst global slowdown
Shifting economies and interest rates shape the banking landscape.
Non-cash payment transactions in Vietnam up by 63%
Fintech is boosting MSMEs in Vietnam.
Weekly Global News Wrap: HSBC may receive just $21.7m from Russia sale; 282 US banks at risk
And Japan’s small businesses, homeowners brace for life after the interest rate policy shift.
Maybank inks MOU with fintech Doxa for supply chain financing
Services include digitisation of documents and other payment solutions.
Mobile tap payments produces least carbon emissions vs cash and ATMs: study
ATMs make up a bulk of carbon emissions, at 7.14g CO2e per transaction.