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CIMB steps up with relief measures for those hit by the Middle East crisis

CIMB Bank Berhad and CIMB Islamic Bank Berhad have announced a series of targeted assistance measures to support customers impacted by the ongoing geopolitical uncertainties...


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GSR disrupts tokenisation market with Libeara funding

Libeara, a tokenisation platform backed by SC Ventures, has announced that global trading firm GSR is leading its latest funding round. This strategic partnership aims...


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Thakral launches S$150m note programme

Thakral Corporation Ltd has unveiled a S$150m multicurrency medium term note programme, effective from 6 April 2026. This initiative allows the company to issue notes...


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CIMB doubles down on ASEAN wealth segment

CIMB Group Holdings Berhad has announced plans to expand its presence in ASEAN's affluent wealth segment as part of its Forward30 strategy. This initiative aims...


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OCBC doubles SME sustainable finance target to S$25b

OCBC has announced its ambitious plan to support 12,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Indonesia with sustainable financing by...


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APAC investment banking fees fall 5% in Q1 2026

The London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) has revealed a 5% decline in investment banking fees in the Asia Pacific region, excluding Japan, for the first...


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APAC drives sustainable finance surge

Asia-Pacific (APAC) is emerging as a key player in the global sustainable finance landscape, according to ING's latest Sustainable Finance Pulse. The report forecasts a...


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Western Union expands with Dash acquisition

Western Union has successfully acquired Dash, Singtel's Singapore-based digital wallet, marking its first wallet in the Asia-Pacific region. This strategic move, completed after receiving all...


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Airwallex gains regulatory edge in Malaysia

Airwallex, a global financial and payments platform, has announced its full commercial launch in Malaysia after obtaining e-money issuance and Class A licences from Bank...


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MAS issues prohibition orders against fund managers

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has announced significant enforcement actions taken in the first quarter of 2026, targeting breaches of financial regulations. These actions...


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