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Thai banks’ focus on asset quality and ‘clean’ loan books in 2026

Thai banks’ focus on asset quality and ‘clean’ loan books in 2026

The banks are expected to report a loan contraction in 2025 compared to last year.

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5 days ago

Here's how UOB plans to grow its wealth and wholesale units

For its wholesale banking business, UOB is touting its financing of supply chains as key for growth.

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6 days ago

Singapore banks face softer earnings as NIMs stay under pressure

DBS also noted growing focus on Singapore banks’ Hong Kong exposures.

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China’s banks expand lending but struggle with weakening demand

UOB Kay Hian said banks remain cautious in extending long-term credit.

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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout

More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.

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Indonesia’s cooperative credit scheme could pose risks as it scales

Cooperatives carry high credit risk due to weak governance, said UOB Kay Hian.

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Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries

Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.

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Chinese banks lift bond holdings amidst weak credit demand

Total bond investments hit a 13.5% growth rate for 2021-2025.

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Thailand’s finance sector’s credit costs to rise in Q3 on cautious provisioning

Credit costs are expected to decline in Q4 thanks to stimulus packages.

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Why Indian banks are seen to absorb loan losses

S&P also said earnings are likely to moderate but remain above long-term averages.

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Subdued car sales in Indonesia dampen NBFIs’ earnings growth

Four-wheel vehicle sales are unlikely to rise above 900,000 units in 2026.

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APAC investment banking fees up 4% to $18.6b in 9M 2025

ECM underwriting fees hit its highest nine-month period in 2 years.

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Vietnam’s small banks more at risk from weak loan portfolios

Top banks are more resilient to nonperforming assets, S&P said.

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APAC banks and payments firms urged to prepare for quantum threats

Quantum computing may crack encrypted financial data.

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Banks expand cyber defenses with penetration tests, team drills

Asia outpaces other regions in cybersecurity leaders reporting to CEOs.

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Singapore’s fintech investment in H1 is highest in two years: KPMG

Payments, crypto, AI & ML amassed the majority of the deal values.

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Why Singapore’s digital banks target gig workers and micro businesses

May SME owners use personal bank accounts due to high fees of business accounts.

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