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Chinese bank loan growth to stay sluggish as retail confidence falters
Chinese bank loan growth to stay sluggish as retail confidence falters
Loan growth has slowed to between 3.8% to 8.8%, said Morningstar.
1 hour ago
Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions
Nine in 10 investors do not trust AI for investment decisions
Banks can respond by moving toward a hybrid advisory model.
16 hours ago
JCB and Resona target hands-free bus payments in Japan
JCB and Resona target hands-free bus payments in Japan
They plan to roll out UWB payments requiring no tapping or scanning.
18 hours ago
Philippine bank loans rise 12.1% in May despite softer card and auto loans
Philippine bank loans rise 12.1% in May despite softer card and auto loans
Loans for manufacturing and trade activities rose during the month.
19 hours ago
Metrobank cuts InstaPay and PESONet fees to zero
Metrobank cuts InstaPay and PESONet fees to zero
The BSP earlier directed local banks to bring interbank transfer fees closer to zero.
19 hours ago
Hyundai Card completes cross-border stablecoin transfer in 7 minutes
Hyundai Card completes cross-border stablecoin transfer in 7 minutes
The proof of concept converted $20,000 to USDT and back.
20 hours ago
National Australia Bank insurance app cuts bushfire risk to 1.5%
National Australia Bank insurance app cuts bushfire risk to 1.5%
Customers can use the free rating tool to identify property upgrades before the fire season.
1 day ago
Philippine central bank welcomes banks' move to cut fund transfer fees
Philippine central bank welcomes banks' move to cut fund transfer fees
An earlier circular directed banks to bring interbank transfer fees to zero.
1 day ago
Alipay links AI agent to 30 million Tap! devices
Alipay links AI agent to 30 million Tap! devices
Merchant can talk to “Xiaoyu” and receive an analysis of their operations.
1 day ago
China bank assets grow 8% in Q1 despite rise in bad loans
China bank assets grow 8% in Q1 despite rise in bad loans
Assets of large commercial banks grew faster than that of join-stock commercial banks.
1 day ago
China CITIC Bank Int'l completes first Hong Kong gold clearing trades
China CITIC Bank Int'l completes first Hong Kong gold clearing trades
It is amongst financial institutions who are first to participate in the system.
1 day ago
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Prudentials Mohit Tandon said usage is now the million-dollar question.
2 days ago
UOB and ANTA sign MOU for cardholder discounts
UOB and ANTA sign MOU for cardholder discounts
The emerging affluent and affluent segments can expect exclusive offers.
2 days ago
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank rolls out mutual fund distribution services
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank rolls out mutual fund distribution services
It is available multi-channel such as via internet banking and mobile banking.
2 days ago
MUFG and JCB to offer card products for ASEAN’s affluent market
MUFG and JCB to offer card products for ASEAN’s affluent market
Their cards will offer exclusive benefits in Japan, with deposit and investment services.
2 days ago
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How quickly will Hong Kong banks recover from commercial property losses?
Most problem property loans have already surfaced, but risks remain.
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.
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Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
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Cards & Payments
Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
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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.
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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.
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