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Japan’s SMBC Group launches UK commercial banking subsidiary

It’s head office is located at 100 Liverpool Street, London.

Japan’s SMBC Group launches UK commercial banking subsidiary

It’s head office is located at 100 Liverpool Street, London.

Hong Kong mulls raising deposit protection limit to HK$800,000

The number of depositors fully protected will rise to 92%.

OCBC issues green trade finance facility to Seatrium

The trade facility, with issuance of Banker’s Guarantee, is worth about S$1.04b

Hang Seng boosts digitalisation efforts, reveals HK’s first Smart Teller

Hang Seng reveals three new service and operational solutions.

Korea's NHI&S picks Citi as global custody provider for business expansion

A South Korean securities firm is expanding its business model to include trustee services.

HSBC builds up China green finance team: report

It also mulls offering carbon offset products to customers, a source said.

South Korea’s household loans rise 3.5% in June

Demand for bogeumjari loans and jeonse loans drive mortgage loan demand.

AUB Philippines chairman title goes to Jonathan Ng

Ng will succeed Abraham T. Co, who has been elected as Vice Chairman.

Grow Finance, Pismo issue credit card for SMEs in Australia

This collaboration aims to provide business owners with improved cash flow management and capital.

SMBC Group's Jenius Bank offers personal loans to US market

Jenius Bank plans to expand its services through savings products and a mobile app.

Hang Seng Bank, Chubb ink 15-year bancassurance partnership

A lucky draw quiz will be open to commemorate the partnership.

J.P. Morgan appoints leaders for APAC commercial banking

These appointments will take effect on 1 August.

UnionPay inks deal with Cambodia to promote QR cross-border payments

It aims to benefit residents of both countries in cross-border mobile payments. 

OCBC, Ascenda to offer more transfer options for rewards currencies

It is now available to OCBC customers holding Travel$, Voyage Miles and OCBC$ rewards balances.

Major Korean banks asked to prepare $4b to buoy distressed credit cooperative: report

The credit cooperative saw customers withdraw funds last week after reports of a rise in bad loans.

Citi Commercial Bank unveils CitiDirect Commercial Banking platform

It will be available to customers in Hong Kong, Singapore, and India in H2 2023.