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Australia’s planned AT1 phase out to have little impact on banks

If pushed through, the CET1 minimum requirement will rise to 10.50%.

Australia’s planned AT1 phase out to have little impact on banks

If pushed through, the CET1 minimum requirement will rise to 10.50%.

Chinese small bank M&As to ramp up: Fitch

The lack of large banks in the mergers is to avoid contagion risks.

Malaysia, UK tout Islamic finance to bridge green funding gap

Islamic finance’s framework naturally aligns with social finance, an official said.

GoTyme Bank partners with BSP to enable coin deposits

GoTyme Bank is reportedly the first bank partner to be integrated in the CoDMs.

Taiwanese banks’ total outstanding loans at $1.25t in July

The bad loans ratio remained at the same level as in June 2024.

Krungthai Bank temporarily closes 4 branches due to floods

One branch is separately closed due to suspended electrical supply.

Hong Leong Bank may reduce China stake as investment pays off

Its group earnings edge on overreliance on the Bank of Chengdu’s contribution.

Malaysian banks' profitability stable with reduced intervention risks

Some asset quality deterioration is expected as fuel subsidies ease.

Indian banks deposits and credit grow at the same pace

Deposits have expanded by $147.73b between January-August 2024.

MAS warns of misuse in Worldcoin token, account trading

This incident could potentially violate the Payment Services Act 2019.

Heymax, Visa campaign drives spike in digital payments

The campaign has also contributed to an estimated carbon savings of 24 to 42 tonnes.

COURTS Singapore, DCS Card Centre launches new credit card

It offers 2% cashback and waives the first-year annual fee. 

Public Bank commits $229.7m financing for SMEs

Public Bank is the largest financier of SMEs in Malaysia based on market share.

Banks ‘underprepared’ for instant payments: report

Only 30% of APAC banks have a strong tech foundation for instant payments.

Enough steps taken to ensure support with digital banking: MAS

Deploying ambassadors and phone banking were some of solutions rolled out.