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China Citic Bank’s green finance moves require more finesse
China Citic Bank’s green finance moves require more finesse
																					
							It aligns with international frameworks, but some have indirect ties to fossil fuels.
						
					
					
				Hong Kong IPO market plummets to lowest in two decades
																					
							IPOs in Hong Kong only raised $1.5b to date, 35.2% lower than in H1 2023.
						
					
					
				WTW urges APAC banks to consider non-payment insurance
																					
							Uncertainties like the Chinese real estate crisis call for effective credit risk management.
						
					
					
				Mortgage applications in HK fall 16.1% in May
																					
							However, the value of mortgages approved rose by 8.8%, according to official data.
						
					
					
				Total deposits in Hong Kong up 1.1% in May
																					
							Loans registered a decline, however, according to central bank data.
						
					
					
				Techcombank's AI push delivered 52 million financial insights in 2023
																					
							The bank said it has given 52 million personalised financial advice to customers.
						
					
					
				Dah Sing Bank unveils multi-currency debit card
																					
							It covers 11 currencies and has no annual fee.
						
					
					
				Silverlake Axis names Cass Goh as new CEO
																					
							Goh has been Silverlake Axis’ group deputy executive chairman since Oct 2023.
						
					
					
				Taishin Bank and JCB launch card offering 3.8% rewards rate
																					
							JCB is offering a 5% rewards rate for all spending in Japan and in South Korea.
						
					
					
				Evergreen and UBBIB sign strategic partnership, paving the way for a multimillion-dollar transformative merger
																					
							This collaboration further expands Evergreen's presence in Malaysia’s financial sector.
						
					
					
				Overseas assets of South Korean banks up 3.5% to $210.19b in 2023
																					
							Assets increased in Japan, the US, and the UK.
						
					
					
				SCB says Myanmar transactions unrelated to arms trade claims
																					
							The Thai bank said that it conducted an internal investigation.
						
					
					
				Interest rates of new deposits, loans in South Korea rise in May
																					
							However, the overall average of outstanding loans fell.
						
					
					
				Malaysia float new req’s to lower costs of basic banking services
																					
							The central bank is inviting written feedback on the draft policy document.
						
					
					
				MUFG Bank invests in sustainable aviation fuel company
																					
							LanzaJet is reportedly planning to build SAF manufacturing plants in Japan.
						
					
					
				Trade finance assets poised for tokenisation: StanChart
																					
							Trade finance could make up 16% of the estimated $30.1t market.
						
					
					
				Fintech Airwallex records 84% revenue growth
																					
							Its Australia and New Zealand business saw revenue grow by 93%.
						
					
					
				 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
								 
						 
								 
						 
								 
								 
						 
						 
								 
								 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
																					
											
																			 
                