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Hong Kong arrests 4 in alleged $155m crypto money laundering case: report
This is the first time that the city detected a money laundering case with cryptocurrency.
Hong Kong arrests 4 in alleged $155m crypto money laundering case: report
This is the first time that the city detected a money laundering case with cryptocurrency.
India’s banking system privatization plagued with capital, regulatory woes
They need to pump money into lenders before selling them if they want to make them more attractive to potential buyers, reports S&P.
Citi APAC pilots program to help young social entreps scale up their operations
They studied ways to expand to new markets, and refined marketing and growth strategies, amongst others.
SEA banks’ asset quality visibility still cloudy amidst extended loan relief schemes
Non-performing loan ratios will likely peak only by end-2021 or 2022, when relief measures expire.
MUFG Bank inks MOU with Western Australia on renewables
The agreement also cover the sectors of energy, agribusiness, education, tourism and manufacturing.
Risks for Sri Lankan banks may rise when ISB investment suspension lifts: Fitch
Even with the suspension lifted, banks will still have difficulties accessing foreign currency funding.
UOB invests $200m in digital innovation, aims to double wealth fee income by 2025
The bank has launched SimpleInvest, where clients can begin investing for as low as $100.
Central American development bank to open Seoul office: report
The bank has the goal of opening the office within 2021.
Growing exodus of junior bankers poses talent shortage for banks in Asia: report
Even raises of up to 30% has failed to stop junior investment bankers from leaving.
Hana Financial clinches prelim nod to set up asset manager in Singapore
The group said that its entry in Singapore is a springboard to expanding globally.
Balancing regulatory drivers and customer experience in financial institutions
The event will bring together experts from LexisNexis Risk Solutions and the city’s leading financial players.
China’s Huarong likely to receive extraordinary government support: S&P
This also bodes well for its overseas bond issuer Huarong International.
India, Philippines banks in trouble amidst renewed infection surge
Emerging banks in Asia continue to be in a tough operating environment, says Fitch.
Bank of Korea to carry out mock test on functionality of digital currency: report
The test will reportedly start in August and run until June 2022.
Indonesia mulls digital rupiah: report
The central bank is looking at how it will help monetary policy goals.
Global banks on a hiring craze as they vie for rich Asians’ assets
HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and Citi are all eyeing a piece of the region's trillion-dollar financial market.
Qatar National Bank continues to be largest bank in MEA: S&P
It is also the 100th biggest bank globally.
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