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Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
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Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Sustainable fund inflows reach record high, but Asian firms register slowdown
![Sustainable fund inflows reach record high, but Asian firms register slowdown]()
Asia ex-Japan and China lost $22m of funding in Q4.
11 minutes ago
Bank of the Philippine Islands' issues $373m fixed-rate bonds due 2024
![Bank of the Philippine Islands' issues $373m fixed-rate bonds due 2024]()
BPI Rise Bonds have an interest rate of 5.75% per annum.
4 hours ago
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
![UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022]()
Revenue hit a record high, whilst consumer loans rose after acquiring Citi’s assets.
5 hours ago
Thailand's KBank targets 5-7% loan growth in 2023
![Thailand's KBank targets 5-7% loan growth in 2023]()
Thailand's economy will recover unevenly, varying across different businesses, KBank's CEO noted.
3 days ago
High inflation, interest rates may increase Southeast Asian banks’ loan problems
![High inflation, interest rates may increase Southeast Asian banks’ loan problems]()
Both asset quality and profits will weaken but should be manageable, says Moody’s.
3 days ago
RHB Singapore offers 4.28% interest for its 12-month fixed deposit
![RHB Singapore offers 4.28% interest for its 12-month fixed deposit]()
The promotional rate is available only at RHB’s refreshed Cecil Branch and Premier Centre.
4 days ago
Hong Kong’s card payments market to hit $106.7b in value by 2026
![Hong Kong’s card payments market to hit $106.7b in value by 2026]()
But rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions threaten growth.
4 days ago
Singapore banks to report flattish Q4 22 earnings amidst slow global growth
![Singapore banks to report flattish Q4 22 earnings amidst slow global growth]()
NIMs will rise but the expansion could decelerate due to higher funding costs.
4 days ago
Chart of the Week: India’s card payments market to reach $581.2b by 2026
![Chart of the Week: India’s card payments market to reach $581.2b by 2026]()
The card payments market value grew 26.7% in 2022, according to estimates.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: BNP Paribas vows to slash oil lending; Bank of America employees awarded restricted stock
![Weekly Global News Wrap: BNP Paribas vows to slash oil lending; Bank of America employees awarded restricted stock]()
And Barclays names ex-Credit Suisse dealmaker as head of investment banking.
5 days ago
China overseas loan commitments dwindle as firms adapt “small is beautiful” approach
![China overseas loan commitments dwindle as firms adapt “small is beautiful” approach]()
Only 28 new loan commitments were recorded in 2020 and 2021.
6 days ago
Korean banks’ bad loans ratio up 0.02ppt in November
![Korean banks’ bad loans ratio up 0.02ppt in November]()
Ratio reflects loans overdue by at least one month.
India’s Yes Bank saw profit drop 80% in Q4 2022: report
![India’s Yes Bank saw profit drop 80% in Q4 2022: report]()
The bank aims to recover INR10b in the current quarter, its chief executive said.
Australian structured finance issuance slowdown imminent in 2023: S&P
![Australian structured finance issuance slowdown imminent in 2023: S&P]()
The multiple interest rate raises will begin to bite on issuers.
Filipinos spent 9 years in total using digital lending apps in 2022
![Filipinos spent 9 years in total using digital lending apps in 2022]()
Over 2.3 million users actively used a digital lending platform at least once a month.
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
5 hours ago
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Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
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BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct
![BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct]()
Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.
DBS Hong Kong offers two-in-one instant loan and credit card combo
![DBS Hong Kong offers two-in-one instant loan and credit card combo]()
Users just need to scan their HKID to get both cash and a digital card in a single application.
Branch Banking
Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre
![Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre]()
The 10,000-square-foot space is staffed by senior bankers and specialists.
Financial Technology
BNPL regulations toughen debt prevention and financial literacy in APAC
![BNPL regulations toughen debt prevention and financial literacy in APAC]()
The Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia are more vulnerable to the risks of credit products, Euromonitor International reported.
Branch Banking
Why the universal banking model is no longer sustainable
![Why the universal banking model is no longer sustainable]()
Changing customer attitudes and lowered barriers to entry has transformed how banks’ fortunes are made.
Financial Technology
For French fintechs, Asia is a land of opportunities and learning
![For French fintechs, Asia is a land of opportunities and learning]()
Compared to Europe, fintechs in Asia have struck a balance with banks, says Bpifrance Deputy CEO Arnaud Caudoux.
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Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
![]()
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Sustainable fund inflows reach record high, but Asian firms register slowdown
![Sustainable fund inflows reach record high, but Asian firms register slowdown]()
Asia ex-Japan and China lost $22m of funding in Q4.
11 minutes ago
Bank of the Philippine Islands' issues $373m fixed-rate bonds due 2024
![Bank of the Philippine Islands' issues $373m fixed-rate bonds due 2024]()
BPI Rise Bonds have an interest rate of 5.75% per annum.
4 hours ago
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
![UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022]()
Revenue hit a record high, whilst consumer loans rose after acquiring Citi’s assets.
5 hours ago
Thailand's KBank targets 5-7% loan growth in 2023
![Thailand's KBank targets 5-7% loan growth in 2023]()
Thailand's economy will recover unevenly, varying across different businesses, KBank's CEO noted.
3 days ago
High inflation, interest rates may increase Southeast Asian banks’ loan problems
![High inflation, interest rates may increase Southeast Asian banks’ loan problems]()
Both asset quality and profits will weaken but should be manageable, says Moody’s.
3 days ago
RHB Singapore offers 4.28% interest for its 12-month fixed deposit
![RHB Singapore offers 4.28% interest for its 12-month fixed deposit]()
The promotional rate is available only at RHB’s refreshed Cecil Branch and Premier Centre.
4 days ago
Hong Kong’s card payments market to hit $106.7b in value by 2026
![Hong Kong’s card payments market to hit $106.7b in value by 2026]()
But rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions threaten growth.
4 days ago
Singapore banks to report flattish Q4 22 earnings amidst slow global growth
![Singapore banks to report flattish Q4 22 earnings amidst slow global growth]()
NIMs will rise but the expansion could decelerate due to higher funding costs.
4 days ago
Chart of the Week: India’s card payments market to reach $581.2b by 2026
![Chart of the Week: India’s card payments market to reach $581.2b by 2026]()
The card payments market value grew 26.7% in 2022, according to estimates.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: BNP Paribas vows to slash oil lending; Bank of America employees awarded restricted stock
![Weekly Global News Wrap: BNP Paribas vows to slash oil lending; Bank of America employees awarded restricted stock]()
And Barclays names ex-Credit Suisse dealmaker as head of investment banking.
5 days ago
China overseas loan commitments dwindle as firms adapt “small is beautiful” approach
![China overseas loan commitments dwindle as firms adapt “small is beautiful” approach]()
Only 28 new loan commitments were recorded in 2020 and 2021.
6 days ago
Korean banks’ bad loans ratio up 0.02ppt in November
![Korean banks’ bad loans ratio up 0.02ppt in November]()
Ratio reflects loans overdue by at least one month.
India’s Yes Bank saw profit drop 80% in Q4 2022: report
![India’s Yes Bank saw profit drop 80% in Q4 2022: report]()
The bank aims to recover INR10b in the current quarter, its chief executive said.
Australian structured finance issuance slowdown imminent in 2023: S&P
![Australian structured finance issuance slowdown imminent in 2023: S&P]()
The multiple interest rate raises will begin to bite on issuers.
Filipinos spent 9 years in total using digital lending apps in 2022
![Filipinos spent 9 years in total using digital lending apps in 2022]()
Over 2.3 million users actively used a digital lending platform at least once a month.
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
5 hours ago
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Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct
![BNPL platforms risk losing trust by ignoring SFA Code of Conduct]()
Under the Code of Conduct, BNPL providers need to show customers their ‘Trustmark’.
DBS Hong Kong offers two-in-one instant loan and credit card combo
![DBS Hong Kong offers two-in-one instant loan and credit card combo]()
Users just need to scan their HKID to get both cash and a digital card in a single application.
Branch Banking
Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre
![Citi entices Hong Kong’s ultra-wealthy with first-ever Global Wealth Centre]()
The 10,000-square-foot space is staffed by senior bankers and specialists.
Financial Technology
BNPL regulations toughen debt prevention and financial literacy in APAC
![BNPL regulations toughen debt prevention and financial literacy in APAC]()
The Philippines, Vietnam, and Indonesia are more vulnerable to the risks of credit products, Euromonitor International reported.
Branch Banking
Why the universal banking model is no longer sustainable
![Why the universal banking model is no longer sustainable]()
Changing customer attitudes and lowered barriers to entry has transformed how banks’ fortunes are made.
Financial Technology
For French fintechs, Asia is a land of opportunities and learning
![For French fintechs, Asia is a land of opportunities and learning]()
Compared to Europe, fintechs in Asia have struck a balance with banks, says Bpifrance Deputy CEO Arnaud Caudoux.
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Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2023 are now open for nominations
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Banks and financial institutions may now send their entries for the Wholesale Banking Awards, Retail Banking Awards, and Corporate and Investment Banking Awards.
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Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2023 are now open for nominations
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Banks and financial institutions may now send their entries for the Wholesale Banking Awards, Retail Banking Awards, and Corporate and Investment Banking Awards.
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