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China shifts bank lending as Beijing cuts direct steering
China shifts bank lending as Beijing cuts direct steering
It has shifted to a market-based approach, from reliance on window guidance.
4 hours ago
Taiwanese banks’ loan volumes and NPLs rise inch up in January
Taiwanese banks’ loan volumes and NPLs rise inch up in January
Coverage ratio is 914.33%, a 3.1 ppt decline from December 2025.
4 hours ago
Taiwanese banks’ SME loans rise to $342.87b in January 2026
Taiwanese banks’ SME loans rise to $342.87b in January 2026
SME loans accounted for over 64% of total loans extended to all enterprises.
4 hours ago
Ana Aboitiz Delgado becomes first woman to lead Philippines' bankers association
Ana Aboitiz Delgado becomes first woman to lead Philippines' bankers association
The UnionBank CEO and President assumes leadership as banks navigate AI and digital shift.
5 hours ago
Wealth managers shift toward portfolio advice
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Taiwan credit card spending drops $1b as holiday boom ends
Taiwan credit card spending drops $1b as holiday boom ends
January 2026 retail sales reached $13.44b, down from December’s $14.3b peak, FSC data shows.
5 hours ago
Neema unlocks direct payment route to 1 billion Alipay wallets
Neema unlocks direct payment route to 1 billion Alipay wallets
Global banks can bypass China FX hurdles via Neema’s direct-to-Alipay wallet integration.
6 hours ago
MAS bans 2 ex-relationship managers over money laundering case
MAS bans 2 ex-relationship managers over money laundering case
They are each given prohibition orders of 16 years and 7 years, respectively.
21 hours ago
KBank and Shizuoka mark 15 years of cooperation
KBank and Shizuoka mark 15 years of cooperation
The two banks have helped over 300 Japanese companies expand in Thailand.
21 hours ago
ASIC cautions Aussie Gen Z about financial advice from socmed and AI
ASIC cautions Aussie Gen Z about financial advice from socmed and AI
Trust from unreliable sources is contributing to riskier financial decisions, ASIC warned.
21 hours ago
Thai finance firms’ profit up 9% to $190.7m on more loans
Thai finance firms’ profit up 9% to $190.7m on more loans
Sawad and Tidlor saw credit costs rise in Q4.
1 day ago
SMBC poaches BDO veteran to lead Philippine Corporate Banking
SMBC poaches BDO veteran to lead Philippine Corporate Banking
Maria Angelica Balangue brings 20 years of capital markets experience as she leads SMBC Manila.
2 days ago
Citi snaps up UBS franchise chief to lead ASEAN real estate
Citi snaps up UBS franchise chief to lead ASEAN real estate
Indran Thana joins Citi Singapore as MD, bringing 16 years of UBS real estate experience.
2 days ago
Mastercard launches cross-border payments suite for Asia-Pacific SMEs
Mastercard launches cross-border payments suite for Asia-Pacific SMEs
The platform allows SMEs to manage payments, collections, and expenses through a single touchpoint.
2 days ago
Aussie Big 4 banks raise home interest rates by 0.25%
Aussie Big 4 banks raise home interest rates by 0.25%
ANZ, CBA, and NAB’s changes are effective 27 March 2026
3 days ago
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Will reforms save South Korea’s mutual savings banks?
Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.
How will Hong Kong banks handle talent shortage and tight budgets?
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.
How will agentic AI change online payments?
It’s unclear who’s liable if it over‑orders or pays the wrong merchant.
How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.
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Cash Management
From teller to group cash head: Tesy Mathew charts DBS’s cash evolution
Treasurers need better cash visibility as payments accelerate.
9 hours ago
BTN expands beyond mortgages into retail banking
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Wealth management is a key part of the shift.
1 day ago
Trade Finance
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
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Financing alone is rarely enough.
4 days ago
Wholesale Banking
Citi's Isobel Nordstrom guides Asian banks through change
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Clients increasingly seek the lender’s advice on supply chains, trade, and risks.
6 days ago
Retail Banking
StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs
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Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.
Financial Technology
Dah Sing revamps banking platform for SMEs
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It combines remote onboarding, business hubs, fee cuts, and an FX debit card.
Cards & Payments
BofA’s Winnie Chen charts real-time payment path
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Companies want simplicity and certainty as they move funds across borders.
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