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Korean banks’ lending to corporates, SMEs rise in August

Loans extended to large corporations and SMEs both rose during the month.

Korean banks’ lending to corporates, SMEs rise in August

Loans extended to large corporations and SMEs both rose during the month.

HSBC names Lok Yim as regional head of APAC global private banking

Yim joins from Deutsche Bank, where he was CEO of its Hong Kong business.

YouBiz unveils multi-currency corporate cards in Singapore

The card can be issued in 9 currencies without FX fees or monthly subscription fee.

BDO Capital's president shares insights on infrastructure financing in the Philippines

In a recent ASEAN meeting, ministers emphasised the need for post-COVID financial solutions in Southeast Asia, shining a spotlight on the critical issue of infrastructure financing.

Australia’s Zip teams up with Primer to accelerate US expansion

Primer is expected to help drive distribution of Zip’s BNPL services in the market.

BNPL poses changes, but opens opportunities for banking industry

YCP Solidiance’s Gary Murakami gives his insights on future trends amidst the emergence of FinTech companies.

Singapore’s banking customer experience stagnates in 2023: Forrester

Citibank and DBS improved their CX scores, whilst three other banks got lower scores.

‘Optimism’ drives credit activity growth in Hong Kong

Hong Kongers are more optimistic about their household finances for the next 12 months.

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.

CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $13.7b by 2024

The bank has already directed close to $9.6b in sustainable finance since 2021.

Thailand’s KBank has issued U$546m in sustainable financing

It shared plans to replace its cards with EVs or shift to using biofuel.

Standard Chartered HK to maintain good loan quality, profitability

The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio will likely increase as well, however.

Robocash Group enters new phase as ‘UnaFinancial’

It plans to expand its services in the financial sector.

BPI’s first half earnings leaps one-fourth from last year’s

It reached a consolidated net earnings of P25.3b during the period.