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Banks and financial institutions

Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a South Korean bank

Kpop4planet's Lee Da-yeon (left) and Nurul Sarifah hold signs demanding that Hana Bank cease funding nickel projects on Feb 2.
Kpop4planet's Lee Da-yeon (left) and Nurul Sarifah hold signs demanding that Hana Bank cease funding nickel projects on Feb 2.

14-year-old boy wins a new BMW car from Malaysia’s BSN

Che Thaqif Dzakwan, 14, is now the owner of a BMW car after winning the Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate draw.
Che Thaqif Dzakwan, 14, is now the owner of a BMW car after winning the Bank Simpanan Nasional Premium Savings Certificate draw.

DBS shares drop after Q4 profit falls 10%, missing forecast; sees dip in 2026 earnings

DBS plans to continue paying capital return dividends of 15 cents per share per quarter for FY2026 and 2027, barring unforeseen circumstances.
DBS plans to continue paying capital return dividends of 15 cents per share per quarter for FY2026 and 2027, barring unforeseen circumstances.

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi vows sustainable finance, faster tax cut talks

Japan's prime minister and LDP party leader, Sanae Takaichi, speaks to the media at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, on Feb 8.
Japan's prime minister and LDP party leader, Sanae Takaichi, speaks to the media at the party's headquarters in Tokyo, on Feb 8.

How a Singapore product developer landed an AI strategy job at Standard Chartered bank

Ms Shery Chan was able to pivot from her product development background to drive bank-wide AI implementation.
Ms Shery Chan was able to pivot from her product development background to drive bank-wide AI implementation.

Forum: Digital bank committed to improving the user experience

Forum: Banks offer alternative verification methods to medically vulnerable customers

Hundreds of accounts with potential Nazi links discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says

The Nazi’s paramilitary organisation SS’ economic arm maintained at account with Credit Suisse, investigations have shown.
The Nazi’s paramilitary organisation SS’ economic arm maintained at account with Credit Suisse, investigations have shown.

Collection of notes for CNY hongbao kicks off on Feb 3, banks roll out initiatives to cut wait times

Ms Anna Leong who has been using the DBS’ QR hongbaos since its introduction in 2019, at the bank's Kovan branch on Feb 3.
Ms Anna Leong who has been using the DBS’ QR hongbaos since its introduction in 2019, at the bank's Kovan branch on Feb 3.

CEO Insights

Bosses should help their staff be employable for life, says StanChart talent chief

ST20251113_202502800865: Gin Tay/ ssstanchart/ Sharon Salim/ Portraits of Tanuj Kapilashrami, StanChart's Chief Strategy and Talent Officer; photographed at StanChart's MBFC Tower 1 office on Nov 13, 2025.
ST20251113_202502800865: Gin Tay/ ssstanchart/ Sharon Salim/ Portraits of Tanuj Kapilashrami, StanChart's Chief Strategy and Talent Officer; photographed at StanChart's MBFC Tower 1 office on Nov 13, 2025.

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