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MAS bars ex-DBS rep from financial advisory work for 5 years

Hafiz was convicted to one count of abetting an offense on May 2022.

MAS bars ex-DBS rep from financial advisory work for 5 years

Hafiz was convicted to one count of abetting an offense on May 2022.

Japan’s SMBC bookmarks $64m for social value activities

The group has also established an investment fund.

India’s HDFC Bank clinches $500m to support microlending for women

The loan will enable the bank to grow its microlending to women, HDFC said. 

Citi Commercial Bank Indonesia appoints Edwin Pribadi as its head

Pribadi returns to Citi after spending a decade with OCBC Indonesia.

Public Bank’s net profits down 3.5% to $351.94m in Q1

Total loans and deposits grew in Q1 compared to Q4 2023.

KBank Private Banking, EQT Partners unveil new private equity fund

The minimum investment is THB500,000 with an 18 month lock-up period.

Digitalisation amplifies data and liquidity risks

Increasing interconnectivity increases complexity and opacity.

Vietnam’s PVComBank launches mobile banking services on AWS

The platform will reportedly benefit 1 million customers of PVComBank.

South Korean domestic banks’ net income shrank 24.1% in Q1

Non-interest and non-operating income dragged down income.

South Korean banks’ bad loan rate improves in March

Delinquency rate of loans to large companies, SMEs, and households fell.

Wise launches in the Philippines with fee-free money transfer service

Users can receive and spend money internationally and create up to 3 cards.

Mizuho allots $12.95b to finance hydrogen production

The bank noted hydrogen as “key” to decarbonisation of various sectors.

Alipay+ and Thai tourism body launch D-Hub program for Chinese tourists

Over 2.35 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in January to April 2024.

DBS Hong Kong, Sun Hung Kai subsidiary unveil green payments

The supplier payment services are for Hong Kong’s construction industry.

Mizuho’s net income climbs 22% to $4.39b in FY2023

An annual dividend of JPY105 per share has been announced.

SGX FX onboard Rand Merchant Bank on buyside platform

RMB will offer liquidity services to the OTC FX buyside platform.