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Singapore banks face currency split as ringgit offsets losses

Singapore banks face currency split as ringgit offsets losses

DBS is most exposed to IDR and INR, whilst the ringgit cushions OCBC and UOB.

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Philippine account ownership sinks as microfinance access weakens

E-money wallets stayed at 36% whilst bank access held at 23%.

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Singapore payments to hit $114b by 2030

Transaction value reached $39b in 2023 and is projected to grow 16.3% annually.

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APAC NBFI refinancing needs rise to $758b but risks stay contained

Most NBFIs should have adequate refinancing access and funding conditions, Fitch said.

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Energy shock exposes fault lines across APAC banks

The Philippines, Thailand, and Sri Lanka will be most negatively affected.

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Asia-Pacific M&A hits lowest Q1 level in at least three years

The quarter was dominated by smaller asset management and insurance activity.

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BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory

Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.

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Chinese banks pivot to state and green loans as consumer lending slows

Government exposure made up 16% of banks’ total assets as of April 2026.

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Investment banks handle $61.2b Asia-Pacific share sale boom

China raised $37.8b and accounted for 61.7% of regional proceeds.

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Singapore banks lean on wealth and higher global yields for growth

The sector is likely to see return on equity expansion thanks to NII growth.

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APAC cross-border payments stay upbeat as Japan lags

Hong Kong posted the highest positive share at 69% followed by Thailand at 67%.

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How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?

Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.

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Philippine banks dodge Middle East risk but corporate debt is the backdoor

Foreign reserves and prudent FX intervention serve as important buffers, BSP said.

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Chinese banks climb as HDFC Bank sinks in Q1 2026 rankings

Agricultural Bank of China rose 36.5% on stimulus and infrastructure support.

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Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model

Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.

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Thailand payments forecast shows 36% CAGR through 2032

Cloud-based services are projected to post a 38.58% CAGR from 2024 to 2032.

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Global universal banks give way to 'continental' model: McKinsey

Wholesale banking is the one business line that remains consistently global.

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