Asian Banking & Finance
Top News
LATEST NEWS
DBS Hong Kong improves SME digital account opening across 140 markets
DBS Hong Kong improves SME digital account opening across 140 markets
It partnered with Know Your Customer for the AI automated solution.
5 hours ago
CIMB’s FY2026 target achievable: CGSI
AEON Bank rolls out 11 types of Zakat payments in digital app
AEON Bank rolls out 11 types of Zakat payments in digital app
It worked with Tulus Digital to enable the payments.
5 hours ago
Citi and DEG provides $76m loan to Shriram Finance for underserved lending
Citi and DEG provides $76m loan to Shriram Finance for underserved lending
It will be used for MSMEs, EVs, food security, and women lending.
5 hours ago
Mastercard runs first live agentic payment in Singapore with DBS, UOB
Mastercard runs first live agentic payment in Singapore with DBS, UOB
Ride booking used tokenised credentials.
10 hours ago
BSP doubles cash withdrawal due diligence trigger to $17,000
BSP doubles cash withdrawal due diligence trigger to $17,000
It covers payouts, such as payrolls, loans, and project disbursements.
1 day ago
JCB to explore commercialisation of UWB payments
JCB to explore commercialisation of UWB payments
Smartphones with UWB functions are widely available in Japan, JCB said.
1 day ago
DBS China secures NAFMII underwriting licence for onshore bonds
DBS China secures NAFMII underwriting licence for onshore bonds
DBS plans to attract more high-quality international issuers to issue Panda bonds.
1 day ago
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
1 day ago
PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
Customers have access to up to 16 hours of US stock trading sessions.
2 days ago
The Bank of the Philippine Islands unveil new debit card
The Bank of the Philippine Islands unveil new debit card
The new design has a curved notch at the bottom left corner.
2 days ago
India amends ECB loan rules
India amends ECB loan rules
It expanded the list of recognised lenders and simplified requirements for eligibility.
2 days ago
Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January
Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January
Lending for commercial complexes shrunk for the 14th straight month.
2 days ago
South Korea commits to overhaul its mutual savings banks
South Korea commits to overhaul its mutual savings banks
It will expand functions, tighten governance, and set up a company for NPL management.
2 days ago
MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services
MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services
SDS will begin to commercialise its data services.
2 days ago
Forum
How will Hong Kong banks handle talent shortage and tight budgets?
Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.
How will agentic AI change online payments?
It’s unclear who’s liable if it over‑orders or pays the wrong merchant.
How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.
How can Indian lenders balance loan growth and risk?
Reforms could help improve efficiency, especially of state banks.
Partner Content
Exclusives
Cash Management
HSBC sees Hong Kong driving global RMB adoption
Vina Cheung expects RMB to rise to the third most-used global payment currency.
11 hours ago
Cards & Payments
Digital wallets, agentic AI to speed up payments
![Digital wallets, agentic AI to speed up payments]()
The focus is on agentic systems that can act on behalf of users.
Retail Banking
Philippine rural banks face merger pressure with tighter capital rules
![Philippine rural banks face merger pressure with tighter capital rules]()
Many lenders in the countryside have little capital buffer.
Cards & Payments
How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing
![How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing]()
They're redesigning counters and drive-thrus for QR codes and e-wallets.
BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
![BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold]()
Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
Cards & Payments
Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
![Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive]()
Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
Branch Banking
Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub
![Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub]()
An internal staircase now connects the corporate and wealth management teams across two levels.
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Event News
Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Shweta Jain of Finastra
Shweta Jain of Finastra highlights how Finastra Essence’s modern, open, API-first design enables rapid deployment.
Event Sites
Thought Leadership Centre
Most Read
1. HSBC Singapore names two senior appointments for China proposition 2. India’s Bank of Baroda to log 1% to 1.2% ROAA over next two years 3. Mastercard names Minsook Cho as Singapore Country Manager 4. Mastercard runs first live agentic payment in Singapore with DBS, UOB 5. Retail holds 71% of APAC fintech market in 2025Events
Event News
Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Shweta Jain of Finastra
Shweta Jain of Finastra highlights how Finastra Essence’s modern, open, API-first design enables rapid deployment.
Commentary
Asia’s banks hold the mandate to innovate. Now they must earn it.
Why Asia's banks are rebuilding their credit infrastructure in 2026