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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.
3 hours ago
How India digital lending targets $720b by 2030
India held about 82% of Android mobile loan apps worldwide.
4 hours ago
From teller to group cash head: Tesy Mathew charts DBS’s cash evolution
Treasurers need better cash visibility as payments accelerate.
1 day ago
Indonesian banks face limited hit from rising bond yields
Bank Mandiri and BNI may be more "responsive" to yield movements, the report said.
1 day ago
APAC cross-border B2C payments hit $400b as revenue lags
This represents 18% of worldwide consumer payout flows.
1 day ago
Chinese megabanks' buffers bolstered by capital injection
The six megabanks experienced more margin squeeze than peers due to policy-favored lending, said S&P.
2 days ago
Singapore finance hiring outlook drops to 11% in Q2 survey
Finance job demand weakens even as national hiring expectations climb to 24%.
2 days ago
Thailand finance sector shrugs off oil shock: UOBKH
Whilst US oil prices rose to $86.4 by 10 March, Thai oil prices only inched up 1.6%.
2 days ago
Business loans growth slows to 8.2% as nonresident credit falls
Philippines loans decelerate amidst 10.4% nonresident decline.
3 days ago
UOB’s Lim Lay Wah: Supplier readiness key to sustainability
Financing alone is rarely enough.
5 days ago
Mortgage loan growth moderates as APAC policies tighten
Eligible cover assets rose in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Korea.
5 days ago
2 in 5 APAC finance firms lag in AI or machine learning
Survey shows that 61.2% now use AI or machine learning in live settings.
6 days ago
Citi's Isobel Nordstrom guides Asian banks through change
Clients increasingly seek the lender’s advice on supply chains, trade, and risks.
How Chinese super apps capture 90% of $12.8t mobile payments
QR code transactions now lead point of sale activity across major cities.
India deposits grow 9.75% as credit demand accelerates
Non food-industry borrowing reached $21b, reflecting stronger corporate financing needs.
StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs
Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.
How much salary should banking job seekers expect in 2026?
Front office recruitment rose slightly, but risk compliance and legal demand increased.
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