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Kasikornbank’s chairman emeritus Banthoon Lamsam lauded for lifetime achievements in transforming the bank and shaping Thailand’s financial industry

Kasikornbank’s chairman emeritus Banthoon Lamsam lauded for lifetime achievements in transforming the bank and shaping Thailand’s financial industry

Back <!– Back –> August 03, 2021 413 Views Print Leave Your Comments , , By Wendy Weng With great foresight and fortitude, Banthoon Lamsam steered Kasikornbank through a series of crises and challenges, while…

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WeBank recorded best financial growth among peer banks with excellent digital service- The Asian Banker

WeBank recorded best financial growth among peer banks with excellent digital service- The Asian Banker

Back <!– Back –> August 04, 2021 184 Views Print Leave Your Comments , , By Dandreb Salangsang WeBank bolstered strong financial performance with its innovative digital transformation journey. It increased its operating income by…

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UOB connects customers across the region to recovery and growth opportunities- The Asian Banker

UOB connects customers across the region to recovery and growth opportunities- The Asian Banker

Back <!– Back –> August 04, 2021 130 Views Print Leave Your Comments , , By Dandreb Salangsang Despite weak growth in the banking industry last year, UOB managed to grow its SME deposits significantly…

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Former chief executive of HKMA Norman Chan lauded for contributions to the monetary and financial development of Hong Kong in his long and distinguished career

Former chief executive of HKMA Norman Chan lauded for contributions to the monetary and financial development of Hong Kong in his long and distinguished career

Back <!– Back –> August 03, 2021 165 Views Print Leave Your Comments , , By Wendy Weng With tremendous insights and expertise, Norman Chan Tak-lam prioritised the stability of Hong Kong’s monetary and financial…

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Grab announces first quarter 2021 results ahead of US listing via SPAC merger with Altimeter Growth Corp

SINGAPORE & MENLO PARK, Calif. – August 2, 2021 – Grab Holdings Inc., Southeast Asia’s leading superapp, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. Grab and Altimeter Growth Corp. (Nasdaq: AGC)…

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Global exchanges ramp up efforts for a sustainable recovery

Global exchanges ramp up efforts for a sustainable recovery

Back <!– Back –> August 02, 2021 176 Views Print Leave Your Comments , , By Prachi Jadhav The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), a global industry group for central counterparties (CCPs) and exchanges, recently…

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DBS announces new senior appointments for global transaction services

Singapore, 26 Jul 2021 – Reinforcing its commitment to groom talent from within, DBS Group Holdings today announced that Lim Soon Chong will be appointed as the bank’s Group Head of Global Transactions Services (GTS)…

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Mastercard launches new Start Path cryptocurrency and blockchain programme for startups

SINGAPORE – July 28, 2021 – Mastercard announced today a new Start Path global startup engagement programme dedicated to supporting fast-growing digital assets, blockchain and cryptocurrency companies. As a continuation of Mastercard’s digital assets work, seven startups have…

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SWIFT launches SWIFT Go, a fast, cost effective service for low-value cross-border payments

Singapore, 28 July 2021 – SWIFT today announces the launch of SWIFT Go, a transformative new service that enables small businesses and consumers to send fast, predictable, highly secure, and competitively priced low-value cross-border payments anywhere…

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Ping An Bank’s ascendency marks tectonic shift in retail banking as it leads in innovation and growth

Ping An Bank’s ascendency marks tectonic shift in retail banking as it leads in innovation and growth

, , By Mobasher Kazmi In 2020, Ping An Bank outperformed its domestic and regional retail banking peers not only in its business growth but also its technology capabilities and innovations. Ping An Bank has…

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