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SEA travel rebound splits bank payments between cards wallets and experiences
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SEA travel rebound splits bank payments between cards wallets and experiences
Euromonitor finds 57% of travel professionals prioritise customer journeys as wallet gaps persist across key SEA markets.
6 hours ago
Westpac poaches Macquarie CIO to lead digital transformation
Westpac poaches Macquarie CIO to lead digital transformation
Richard Heeley will join Westpac later in 2026.
9 hours ago
NAB launches 24/7 security hub to tackle cyber and fraud threats
NAB launches 24/7 security hub to tackle cyber and fraud threats
It will enable the bank to share information and identify threats in real-time, NAB said.
9 hours ago
UOB sets up board tech committee
UOB sets up board tech committee
The panel will guide digital strategy and oversee technology risk and operational resiliency.
10 hours ago
Neobanks serve 1 billion customers but lending gap keeps profit out of reach
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Neobanks serve 1 billion customers but lending gap keeps profit out of reach
Finastra and Moody's say moving from transaction revenue to lending and relationship pricing is what closes the profitability gap.
12 hours ago
DBS lends $273m to ETAFCo amidst push to cut Asia's coal reliance
DBS lends $273m to ETAFCo amidst push to cut Asia's coal reliance
The loan will fund grid upgrades, battery storage, and renewable assets.
12 hours ago
Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
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Japan yields rise as BOJ exits rate controls
Market-driven rates increase volatility and pressure banks and capital flows.
1 day ago
HSBC rolls out TradeCash in Singapore
HSBC rolls out TradeCash in Singapore
Customers can draw down a loan using sales invoice data.
1 day ago
Australia flags excessive car finance fees in eight-lender review
Australia flags excessive car finance fees in eight-lender review
One customer paid $6,222 in fees on top of typical lender and distributor fees.
1 day ago
TMBThanachart’s NIM to rise to 2.92% in Q2 as loans shrink
TMBThanachart’s NIM to rise to 2.92% in Q2 as loans shrink
The bank is focusing on higher-yielding loan segments.
1 day ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: Morgan Stanley caps $7b fund redemptions; StanChart eyes Bahrain wealth exit
Weekly Global News Wrap: Morgan Stanley caps $7b fund redemptions; StanChart eyes Bahrain wealth exit
And JPMorgan will launch AI agents later this year.
1 day ago
BSP lets Philippine banks exclude paper losses from capital ratios
BSP lets Philippine banks exclude paper losses from capital ratios
The measure is in effect until December 2026.
2 days ago
South Korean bad loans climb as new delinquencies outpace resolutions
South Korean bad loans climb as new delinquencies outpace resolutions
There were more unsecured loans and less resolved loans in April.
2 days ago
Siam Commercial Bank and Sansiri push for 50% paper reduction this year
Siam Commercial Bank and Sansiri push for 50% paper reduction this year
Sansiri will use SCB's Digital Workflow technology.
2 days ago
ASB Bank fined $3.84m for 7 AML breaches
ASB Bank fined $3.84m for 7 AML breaches
The bank admitted to seven breaches of AML/CFT rules.
2 days ago
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How could China's investment curbs shift wealth between Singapore and Hong Kong?
Rules taking effect on 1 July allow reviews of deals tied to national security.
How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?
Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
How can Singapore’s big banks offset weaker lending margins?
Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.
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Cards & Payments
Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
Wholesale Banking
BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
Cash Management
Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
Investment Banking
IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
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Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
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Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
Economy
How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?
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China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
Lending & Credit
Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
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Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
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