SCB X, the parent company of Siam Commercial Bank, plans to launch its virtual bank by mid-2026 under the “AI Native Bank” model,...

Asia-Pacific sovereign credit ratings may come under pressure from rising trade frictions and geopolitical instability, S&P Global...

Woori Financial Group has officially completed the acquisition of Tongyang Life Insurance and ABL Life Insurance, celebrating the...

Singapore has retained its title as the world’s costliest city for the third consecutive year, according to the Julius Baer Global Wealth...

Hong Kong’s fintech investment ecosystem received a boost following the successful conclusion of an InvestHK seminar on 10 July. The...

HSBC has exited the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), joining a growing list of major banks reassessing climate-related commitments. The...

UK fintech giant Revolut has chosen the Philippines as the site of its second Asian technology hub, reaffirming its commitment to the...

Hong Kong’s insurance sector is poised for significant growth, with total gross premiums expected to rise by 55% to reach USD127bn by...

Ten major financial institutions in Singapore are partnering with the Institute of Banking and Finance (IBF) to offer around 300...

Southeast Asia’s fintech sector raised USD776m in the first half of 2025, up 31% from H2 2024 but still down 22% year-on-year, according...

China has defended the BRICS bloc as a cooperative platform after former US President Donald Trump vowed to impose 10% tariffs on...

OCBC Bank has set a SGD5bn lending target through 2028 to support serial entrepreneurs in Southeast Asia, extending its founder-centric...

Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) has concluded a five-day mission to Japan, reinforcing ties in Web3 and fintech sectors while promoting...

Several stablecoin issuers are engaging with Hong Kong authorities as the city prepares to implement its new regulatory framework next...

Thai corporates face a challenging earnings outlook in 2025, especially in the petrochemical and energy sectors, amid global demand...

Singapore-based external asset manager Lighthouse Canton has entered a strategic partnership with Swiss advisory firm Blue Sail Partners...

Hong Kong is experiencing a boom in stablecoin development ahead of the launch of its new licensing framework on 1 August. Major tech...

Financially troubled MG Non-Life Insurance may be put up for sale again after tentative agreement between the Financial Services...

South Korea’s Hanwha Life Insurance has completed its acquisition of a 40% stake in Indonesia’s Nobu Bank from the Lippo Group, gaining...

South Korea’s Kakao Bank has filed four additional cryptocurrency trademarks as it eyes a future in the stablecoin sector. The trademarks...