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Mashreq Gold earns Wealth Management Platform of the Year award for Digitisation Initiative

By integrating advanced technology with personalised service, the firm’s all-in-one digital platform offers affluent clients a comprehensive suite of wealth management tools. 

Mashreq Gold earns Wealth Management Platform of the Year award for Digitisation Initiative

By integrating advanced technology with personalised service, the firm’s all-in-one digital platform offers affluent clients a comprehensive suite of wealth management tools. 

Citi makes new appointments in APAC treasury and trade business

Sumanta Panigrahi is the new APAC TWCS head, whilst Thus De Silva is the new APAC head of commercial cards.

Banks must rethink offerings and unlock new value amidst shifting macro forces, says Deloitte's Ho Kok Yong

Rising geopolitical risks, reduced global integration, and fragmented payment systems are driving a shift toward a new global economy.

Explore the future of financial services with SAP & SAP Fioneer

Join the event to discover how industry leaders are redefining technology-driven strategies, unlocking new potential, and addressing challenges head-on.

Citi to ramp up social finance in Asia

A special team of 20 bankers was developed for this initiative.

Standard Chartered sells aviation leasing finance business for $700m

AviLease will also fund the repayment of US$2.9b of net intra-group financing.

Check out how APAC family offices moved their investments in Q2

There was “moderate” client interest in longer-dated US Treasuries and perpetual bonds.

PayPal is most popular digital payment option in Asia: study

In the BNPL space, Klarna, Atome, and Afterpay are the region’s most popular choices.

Mizuho, Shinhan ink cooperation agreement to service start-ups

They will provide financial services to start-ups in accordance with start ups’ growth stage.

DLT, digital money rise as securities sector eye faster settlements

The move to T+1 has given birth to challenges in the securities ecosystem, said Citi.

Which countries charge the highest ATM withdrawal fees?

The Philippines is the most expensive place in Asia to withdraw cash via ATM.

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.

Carbon offset purchases to be a $100b market by 2030

Financial institutions will play a large role in enabling carbon credit financing and carbon offset purchases, says Deloitte.

Citi names Gunjan Kalra as APAC head of Citi Commercial Bank

Kalra has been APAC head of corporate sales and solutions since 2021.

Alliance Bank Malaysia's Virtual Credit Card wins New Consumer Lending Product of the Year at Asian Banking & Finance Awards

The revolutionary Virtual Credit Card with Dynamic Card Number feature sets new standards in digital banking, offering enhanced security and eco-friendly transactions.

Alliance Bank's Alliance Digital SME Honored as Financial Inclusion Initiative of the Year - Malaysia

Its transformative Alliance Digital SME earns recognition for its seamless digital banking journey and significant shift towards branchless banking.