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Japan’s policy rate may rise to 0.25% by end-2025: Fitch

Regional banks will not benefit much from rising interest rates, however.

BSP says ‘Currency Computing Mining Machines’ not under its purview

The Philippine central bank also warned against SKPOOLS MINING CORPORATION.   The Philippine central bank has warned the public against “Currency...

Asia's Voluntary Carbon Markets Beyond the Storm: New Opportunities for Financial Services?

There is considerable potential that voluntary carbon credits can become an asset class in its own right.

Japan exits negative interest rate policy on record wage hikes

With salaries rising by 5.28% on average, the BOJ sees cycle of wages and prices more “solid”.

EXIM Thailand inks MOU with SINSOURE; to provide risk, investment support

It aims to facilitate market penetration for Thai and Chinese exporters.

11 South Korean financial firms found violating rules in selling HK-tied securities

Authorities will soon issue a guideline for the firms to compensate investors.

Malaysia, Cambodia float plans to link domestic payment systems

They are also aiming to eventually enable cross-border QR payments between the two countries.

Citi names J.P. Morgan banker as head of banking, executive vice chair

Viswas Raghavan was CEO of J.P. Morgan in EMEA since 2017.

Citi names Joy Cheng as head of Hong Kong commercial bank arm

Cheng brings 30 years of banking experience to the role.

German, Philippine central banks ink MOU for personnel training

Deutsche Bundesbank will carry out training services and advisory assistance for BSP personnel.

Thai broker KKPS, Nasdaq ink deal for banking and brokerage risk platform

KKPS is expected to benefit from a rapid onboarding process.

Norinchukin Bank agrees to invest in food and agri startup fund

The bank will also support growth of food and agri startup companies.

Mizuho names new president and CEO for trust banking arm

Kenichi Sasada was head of the asset management division and real estate unit.

South Korea cracks down on noncompliant private equity fund firms

Authorities first introduced the cancellation scheme in October 2021.

Mizuho names crisis chief for specialty assigned matters

The position change is effective on 29 January.