Asian Banking & Finance

Top News

LATEST NEWS

Banks must address fraud and usability gaps to unlock AI trust
Banks must address fraud and usability gaps to unlock AI trust
Consumers expect real-time scam protection and personalised tools with trust gap remaining high.
Southeast Asian banks lose funding efficiency as pricing remains fragmented
Southeast Asian banks lose funding efficiency as pricing remains fragmented
Data-led segmentation and pricing discipline can reduce leakage and improve funding cost outcomes.
Banks waste AI spending without workflow redesign as only 10% see gains
Banks waste AI spending without workflow redesign as only 10% see gains
Embedding AI into operations and simplifying processes is key to cost-income gains in banking.
Thai insurers miss growth opportunity from concert goers
Thai insurers miss growth opportunity from concert goers
This is why Thai Setakij Insurance is looking beyond the standard travel-insurance model.
Why banks must become gatekeepers or accept commodity status
Why banks must become gatekeepers or accept commodity status
Global banking revenue is growing, but non-bank challengers will capture 35% of it by 2030.
DBS Bank taps Ascenda to boost rewards competition
DBS Bank taps Ascenda to boost rewards competition
Hong Kong launch begins 27 April as part of phased regional rollout.
SMBC launches transaction banking brand SMBC Connect
SMBC launches transaction banking brand SMBC Connect
The Japanese megabank is revamping its TB and especially its cash management services.
Japan Post Bank flags $27.07b securities losses for FY2026
Japan Post Bank flags $27.07b securities losses for FY2026
It does not expect the losses to have any impact on its earnings or annual dividend.
Green SM Laos onboards Umoney e-wallet to payments
Green SM Laos onboards Umoney e-wallet to payments
The two will develop digital and financial payment solutions for Green SM drivers.
Bank Mandiri Q1 profit up 16.6% as Agrinas drives loan growth
Bank Mandiri Q1 profit up 16.6% as Agrinas drives loan growth
The bank is prioritising asset quality and underwriting discipline, leading to slower retail loan growth.

Forum

How can foreign ownership shape India’s financial institutions?

Capital access may improve but credit impact depends on risk discipline and governance.

How can HSBC and StanChart-backed stablecoins change HKD payments?

Different target users may determine whether bank-led tokens gain everyday traction.

How can Vietnam lenders manage liquidity stress?

The loan-deposit growth gap pushes banks toward risky wholesale funding.

Exclusives

Cards & Payments Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use
Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.
HSBC unveils biggest wealth centre in Singapore
Wood, stone, and textured fabrics with layered lighting create a private space.
Cards & Payments SWIFT payment framework targets clearer fees and faster tracing
More than 50 banks back changes that rely on existing systems.
Retail Banking Foreign owners scale digital credit via Philippine rural banks
Digital lending models are stretching the rural banking mandate.
Banking Technology Japanese banks bet billions on Indian finance, tech growth
GFTN is working with both sides on talent, technology, and market access.
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
Financial Technology ZA Bank’s Sidney Siu champions compliance by design
Governance isn’t a blocker, it’s a leadership tool.

Join the Asian Banking & Finance community