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Laos, Vietnam ink MOU for cross-border QR code payment linkage

Laos, Vietnam ink MOU for cross-border QR code payment linkage

The MOU will facilitate the use of local currencies in retail payments in the two countries.

APAC emerging banks’ profits to benefit from higher rates in 2024

Expect some minor asset-quality deterioration, however.

Deutsche Bank, CIMB team up to expand Shariah-compliant custody services offerings

CIMB Islamic also named Deutsche Bank as its foreign custody services support.

Indonesia, Korea unveil operational guidelines for local currency transactions

This is part of the two countries’ agreement to promote bilateral transactions in local currency.

Saxo CEO stresses digital wealth’s key role in investment access

The wealthtech industry is expected to skyrocket its ‘onshore’ PFA of around $81t (SG$108.27t/HK$632.82t) by 2027, driven by Singapore and Hong Kong markets.

SC Thai to maintain robust capitalisation, but profitability volatile: expert

The bank is expected to receive support from its parent SC in case of times of need

Hong Kong publishes revised code of banking practice

Institutions are expected to achieve full compliance within 6 months.

Maybank Singapore appoints Alvin Lee as new CEO

Lee is currently head of group wealth management and community financial services.

Arthur D. Little sees embedded finance growth to $350b in 2024

Generative AI and the expansion of fintech brands into the insurance sector are predicted to propel the industry’s advancement to new heights.

Gen AI to add up to $340b new value to banks: McKinsey

It will add $56b and $54b in new value to corporate and retail banking, respectively.

Corporate lending in South Korea rise in Q3

Depository corporations increased industrial lending by approximately US$24.41b

SMBC hires ex-Nomura banker as head of APAC private credit distribution

Yew Chuan Sim will lead the bank’s distribution efforts in APAC.

SMBC India names Sandeep Chopra as head of corporate coverage

Chopra reports to Rakesh Garg, chief business officer of SMBC India.

Hong Kongers used credit cards more on average in Q3: study

Card origination volumes contracted, but average card limits are higher.