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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

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.