In Focus

Banks expand cyber defenses with penetration tests, team drills

Asia outpaces other regions in cybersecurity leaders reporting to CEOs.
1 day ago

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

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

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.
6 days ago

APAC banks lag in hyper-personalisation despite predictive analytics use

Just 11% of execs described their hyper-personalisation strategies as “highly advanced”
6 days ago

ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets

The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.

Hong Kong’s credit card transaction value decline in Q2

This is despite the volume of transactions rising during the quarter.

Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push

The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.

Indonesia loan growth slows with drawdown delays, NPLs under scrutiny

Malaysia-based investors are watching for signs of a recovery going into FY2026F.

GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition

It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.

China’s interest subsidies unlikely to boost credit demand: BofA

Loan growth for household loans and corporate loans were lower in August than a year earlier.

BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches

Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.

Malaysian banks to sustain profits despite slower loan growth

S&P expects loan growth to slow to 4%-5% over the next two years.

Firms cut paper, seek speed in trade finance shift

Rapid onboarding lets firms pivot quickly as tariffs force changes in supplier markets.

Malaysian banks keep impaired loan ratios low as capital stays strong

Borrowers' repayment capacity continued to be sustained, the central bank said.

Which bank brands are most favored by Singapore’s wealthiest?

Top brands are those with wealth management expertise and international reach.