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Sri Lanka and Vietnam banks to boost 2025 financials
Sri Lanka and Vietnam banks to boost 2025 financials
Sri Lanka’s political crises are receding; Vietnam will be lifted by higher loan growth
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Philippine banks’ costs to rise; Singapore lenders face slower profit growth
Philippine banks’ costs to rise; Singapore lenders face slower profit growth
Singapore banks’ net interest margins have already peaked in 2024.
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What's in store for payments in 2025?
What's in store for payments in 2025?
In emerging markets, digital wallets are evolving into bank account substitutes.
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NRIC numbers alone cannot initiate payments, fund transfers: ABS
NRIC numbers alone cannot initiate payments, fund transfers: ABS
ABS advised customers to change their login passwords if they are using their NRIC number.
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Slower credit growth on the horizon for Cambodian lenders
Slower credit growth on the horizon for Cambodian lenders
Earlier covenant breaches will continue to be a problem for some of the banks.
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Bangladeshi banks’ weak profitability to continue in 2025: analyst
Bangladeshi banks’ weak profitability to continue in 2025: analyst
Asset quality will be challenged by weak lending standards and foreclosure laws.
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Bank Jago teams up with Google Cloud for gen AI, data analytic capabilities
Bank Jago teams up with Google Cloud for gen AI, data analytic capabilities
Google Cloud’s data encryption will help safeguard the bank’s AI models.
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GoTyme Bank reaches 5 million users in 2024
GoTyme Bank reaches 5 million users in 2024
The bank is aiming to reach 9 million customers by end-2025.
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Banks may be ill-equipped for demands of real-time payments
Banks may be ill-equipped for demands of real-time payments
Stronger fraud prevention and anti-money laundering measures are needed.
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Fitch forecasts growth in Philippine Islamic finance sector
Fitch forecasts growth in Philippine Islamic finance sector
The government plans to incorporate sukuk in its 2025 financing mix.
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JCB expands contactless payment services to New Jersey public transportation
JCB expands contactless payment services to New Jersey public transportation
The service will be available on contactless bus and light rail validators.
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Singapore bankers to see up to 30% pay rise in 2025
Singapore bankers to see up to 30% pay rise in 2025
But overall hiring trend remains cautious with employers opting for replacement hiring.
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Financial services professionals more optimistic about bonuses in 2025: report
Financial services professionals more optimistic about bonuses in 2025: report
The largest expected bonus increases are projected for professionals in private credit.
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Hong Kong bankers to see 15% to 20% salary hikes next year
Hong Kong bankers to see 15% to 20% salary hikes next year
But middle and back-office recruitment is expected to focus on replacing existing roles.
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167 financial services firms adopt AI initiatives: report
167 financial services firms adopt AI initiatives: report
Nearly 80% financial services companies have launched at least one AI initiative.
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Banks may be ill-equipped for demands of real-time payments
Stronger fraud prevention and anti-money laundering measures are needed.
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Citibank expects increased funding for Indonesia’s infra, energy sectors
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President Prabowo’s infrastructure projects present opportunities for investors and banks.
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Hong Leong Bank reimagines branches for digital era
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The lender sees itself as a digital bank with a physical presence.
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Singapore needs layered strategy against fraud
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Scam and cybercrime cases in the city-state rose 18% to 28,751 in the first half.
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OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
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The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise
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African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China.
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Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs
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Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.
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ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2024 Winner: Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank)
VietinBank won Project Infrastructure Finance Deal of the Year - Vietnam at the ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2024.
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ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2024 Winner: Vietnam Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Industry and Trade (VietinBank)
VietinBank won Project Infrastructure Finance Deal of the Year - Vietnam at the ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2024.
