In Focus
Thai finance sector profits rise 9% in Q2 ahead of H2 loan expansion
Thai finance sector profits rise 9% in Q2 ahead of H2 loan expansion
The firms benefited from the cash handout scheme and mild ME conflict impact.
2 hours ago
Energy costs and rate hikes to squeeze Asia loan growth
Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka have raised their interest rates since February.
6 hours ago
Dark patterns affect 4 in 5 Indian payment users
82% report interface interference on Indian payment apps.
7 hours ago
Which Aussie banks are home loan customers most satisfied with?
Customers cited competitive rates and having multiple offset accounts as reasons for their satisfaction with the lenders.
3 days ago
Chinese bank loan growth to stay sluggish as retail confidence falters
Loan growth has slowed to between 3.8% to 8.8%, said Morningstar.
3 days ago
APAC Islamic finance chases Gulf dominance with 22% share
Malaysia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia account for 72% of assets under the reporting framework.
3 days ago
Chinese banks ramp up overseas investments as low domestic rates bite
The RMB’s share of global trade finance surged to 8.5% in early 2026.
4 days ago
Asian B2B payment risks climb as suppliers face late payments: study
Businesses report reduced cash for operations and weaker cash flow planning.
4 days ago
Investment banking M&A hits $470b as target value slips
Announced transactions rose 9.4%, with mid-market activity driving much of the increase.
4 days ago
Indonesia Big 4 profit grows 9.3% as state banks drive gains
BNI and BCA could take advantage of a high-interest rate environment, said CGSI.
5 days ago
APAC syndicated loans hit 13-year low as firms seek cheaper funding
SEA lending activity slowed considerably, LSEG said.
5 days ago
Asia-Pacific drives 34.8% of global ATM revenue
China and India continue expanding branch light banking to sustain cash access.
5 days ago
How quickly will Hong Kong banks recover from commercial property losses?
Most problem property loans have already surfaced, but risks remain.
6 days ago
Banks can turn climate compliance into a competitive edge: McKinsey
Many banks are still unable to trace and measure their financed emissions.
6 days ago
Cash loses ground as digital wallets dominate Malaysia e-commerce
The government is promoting electronic transactions to improve tax compliance.
6 days ago
Indian banks to post 10.1% profit growth in Q1 as NIM outlook splits
HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank may report a marginal NIM decline, Motilal Oswal said.
SEA fintech funding dips 4% in H1 despite Airwallex raise
Payments firm Airwallex raised $320m in its Series H funding round.
Commentary
How alternative data lending is reaching Southeast Asia's unscored MSMEs
Asia is leading payments modernisation and banks can't afford to fall behind
Investing in an inefficient market
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC