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Philippine banks to maintain lending standards in Q4 2025
1 in 10 banks will tighten lending standards for business and household loans.
12 hours ago
ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
This includes the A$240m ASIC settlement and A$285b related to PT Panin.
11 hours ago
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
Australia is not building enough homes to make housing accessible, the CEO said.
12 hours ago
Hang Seng Bank launches money lock feature
Hang Seng Bank launches money lock feature
Money locked cannot be withdrawn or transferred via online or phone banking.
12 hours ago
ShaComm Bank, HashKey team up for digital asset push
ShaComm Bank, HashKey team up for digital asset push
They will jointly launch a co-branded credit card with a dual rewards program.
12 hours ago
MAS, police tighten coordination for Prince Holding Group probe
MAS, police tighten coordination for Prince Holding Group probe
MAS said FIs have filed early alerts and shut suspect accounts, limiting fund exposure.
17 hours ago
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 9.9% to $1.18b in 9M 2025
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 9.9% to $1.18b in 9M 2025
Net interest margin is 2.81% as of end-September 2025.
21 hours ago
Global finance app installs rise 27% as usage surges in 2025
Global finance app installs rise 27% as usage surges in 2025
Users also spent more time per session, averaging 6.59 minutes.
2 days ago
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
Neil Falconer has been appointed to lead the Singapore arm of HSBC Innovation Banking.
3 days ago
India’s digital NBFCs poised for strong loan growth through 2030
India’s digital NBFCs poised for strong loan growth through 2030
Rising digital adoption and a supportive regulatory framework will push growth.
4 days ago
Ant International invests in LATAM embedded lender R2
Ant International invests in LATAM embedded lender R2
It includes a primary capital injection by Ant International.
4 days ago
Indosuez appoints Chua See Piu as head of North Asia Market
Indosuez appoints Chua See Piu as head of North Asia Market
Chua was formerly managing director at BNP Paribas Wealth Management.
4 days ago
Digital assets considered financial products and subject to law: Aussie regulator
Digital assets considered financial products and subject to law: Aussie regulator
Providers of such products are required to have a financial services licence.
4 days ago
SCB X logs 10.2% net profit rise to THB12.06b in Q3
SCB X logs 10.2% net profit rise to THB12.06b in Q3
Its net profit has risen by 15.8% in the first nine months of 2025.
4 days ago
Custodians lead tokenization adoption as industry moves to scale
Custodians lead tokenization adoption as industry moves to scale
Regulatory uncertainty is the most cited obstacle, named by 73% of respondents.
4 days ago
DBS and Goldman Sachs complete first interbank OTC crypto options trade
DBS and Goldman Sachs complete first interbank OTC crypto options trade
Industry observers say this could accelerate the development of an interbank market for crypto derivatives.
4 days ago
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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
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Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
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It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
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Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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