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Singapore banks lean on wealth and higher global yields for growth
Singapore banks lean on wealth and higher global yields for growth
The sector is likely to see return on equity expansion thanks to NII growth.
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APAC cross-border payments stay upbeat as Japan lags
Hong Kong posted the highest positive share at 69% followed by Thailand at 67%.
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How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?
Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
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Philippine banks dodge Middle East risk but corporate debt is the backdoor
Foreign reserves and prudent FX intervention serve as important buffers, BSP said.
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Chinese banks climb as HDFC Bank sinks in Q1 2026 rankings
Agricultural Bank of China rose 36.5% on stimulus and infrastructure support.
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Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
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Thailand payments forecast shows 36% CAGR through 2032
Cloud-based services are projected to post a 38.58% CAGR from 2024 to 2032.
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Global universal banks give way to 'continental' model: McKinsey
Wholesale banking is the one business line that remains consistently global.
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Which e-wallets did Malaysians use most in 2025?
Convenience remained a key factor in satisfaction with online payments
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Agentic AI could unlock $35t in wealth AUM capacity: Deloitte
About a quarter or half of advisers’ time could be freed from lower-value work.
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Malaysian bank asset quality holds but bad loans seen rising to 1.5%
The acceptance rate for repayment assistance remains low, said CGSI.
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Sri Lanka cuts vehicle and gold loan caps to strengthen lender buffers
Motor car financing LTV cap is lower to 60%, whilst gold-backed lending LTV limit was reduced to 70%.
6 days ago
India wallets crush cards with 68% online share
UPI helped push wallets ahead of every other online payment method in 2025.
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IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
How can Singapore’s big banks offset weaker lending margins?
Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.
APAC receives $926b in cross-border C2C flows
The Middle East contributes $323b into the region in 2025.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
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