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RBI approves appointment of Axis Bank new executive director

The approval covers a period of three years beginning 17 August.

Dynamics of banking amidst fintech evolution explained

An expert from Arthur D. Little delves on how fintech revolutionises retail banking whilst corporate banking takes centre stage.

SEA payment transactions to climb $54t by 2027 – report

Vietnam and Indonesia will have the biggest share in payment transaction volume.

MAS in process of tracing funds, assets related to $1b money laundering case

MAS says it has been in touch with FIs where the potentially tainted funds.

Bangkok Bank clinches license to offer custody services in Vietnam

Services include receipt-delivery, settlement, and clearing, amongst others.

Atome Financial, HSBC extend collaboration to support Philippine market

The partnership also plans to boost new consumer financing products.

MUFG closes $50m Islamic green trade finance facility for Sime Darby Motors

Proceeds will be used for working capital needs related to EVs.

Hang Seng Bank warns of phishing emails, fake website

The bank reminded customers that it will never ask them to log in through embedded links.

Payoneer SG obtains MPI licence, broadens services horizon

The licence will enable them to service more SMEs in the country.

Survey shows half of commuters in APAC need a more efficient way of paying their fare – Visa

About 45% of commuters from APAC were open to fare capping if implemented.

Sumitomo Mitsui’s 2023 profit jumps more than three-fourths of the way

Net profit for 2023 was Y52.2t, versus the Y29.7t the previous year.

Central bank reveals new regulatory framework for stablecoins

It seeks to ensure a high degree of value stability for regulated stablecoins.

More cryptocurrency users in India by 2027, to surpass US and UK combined

India is expected to account for 33% of one billion global users in four years.

Public Bank ties with PRO-NET, bolster presence in NEV industry

The bank commits NEV lending to reach RM33b by 2025.