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Krungthai Card prioritises bottom line as loan expansion slows
Krungthai Card prioritises bottom line as loan expansion slows
The CEO has guided that the outlook for 2026 is gloomy, reports UOBKH.
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Which Indonesian banks are most exposed to Sumatra flooding?
Which Indonesian banks are most exposed to Sumatra flooding?
BRI has the largest absolute exposure whilst BRIS has high exposure, UOBKH said.
17 hours ago
Citi names four new managing directors across Asia Pacific
Citi names four new managing directors across Asia Pacific
Investment banking revenue in Japan more than doubled, it said.
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Singapore big three banks to sustain strong dividends in 2026: report
Singapore big three banks to sustain strong dividends in 2026: report
Wealth management inflows and activities are expected to be robust.
Indonesia’s big four banks to hit 9.3% loan growth in 2026
Indonesia’s big four banks to hit 9.3% loan growth in 2026
Wholesale loans and microloans will growth during the year.
Australia big four banks hold majority of loans in mortgages
Australia big four banks hold majority of loans in mortgages
CBA and Westpac have the largest proportion of mortgages relative to their gross loans.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
We’re taking the time off and will be back on 5 January 2026.
SCB X may rein in non-bank finance expansion amidst asset quality concerns
SCB X may rein in non-bank finance expansion amidst asset quality concerns
Its commercial bank business is expected to make up the majority of its net profit.
NBFIs see outlook stabilise as funding conditions normalise
NBFIs see outlook stabilise as funding conditions normalise
Chinese NBFIs are expected to benefit from improved risk profiles and policy alignment.
CITIC Bank to maintain stable profits and capital but at risk from bad loans
CITIC Bank to maintain stable profits and capital but at risk from bad loans
Asset quality should remain stable in 2026 and even through mid-2027.
Industrial Bank outlook steady as profitability holds near 2024 levels
Industrial Bank outlook steady as profitability holds near 2024 levels
NIM narrowing is expected to slow in the next 12-18 months.
Citi names Ryan Ellis as head of markets sales for ANZ
Citi names Ryan Ellis as head of markets sales for ANZ
Ellis will continue to be responsible for the ANZ rates sales franchise.
Sun Life Grepa and Top Bank Philippines ink partnership agreement
Sun Life Grepa and Top Bank Philippines ink partnership agreement
Top Bank Philippines will integrate insurance solutions in its services.
PNB inks loan facility agreement with DCFC to boost SME lending
PNB inks loan facility agreement with DCFC to boost SME lending
The facility will be used to grant working capital loans to SMEs.
Global sustainable finance issuance dips to US$1.23t in 2025
Global sustainable finance issuance dips to US$1.23t in 2025
The bank said green loans accounted for the largest share of its sustainable finance transactions by number.
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Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now
The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.
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Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
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Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Banking Technology
HSBC: Human oversight key as AI advances
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AI tools should be deployed with strong oversight.
DBS sees tokenised finance as future
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Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest barrier.
Cards & Payments
Tencent’s TenPay Global opens WeChat mini programs to overseas wallets
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Visitors from other countries may now use their homegrown wallets inside Mainland China.
DANA Indonesia launches verified digital wallet for teens
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The move targets a group often overlooked in policy and product design.
Retail Banking
CIMB's new card gives 114-day interest-free drawdowns to small businesses
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It offers 114 days interest-free period for working capital loans.
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Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Bhagavi Sridharan of Aditya Birla Capital Digital
Bhagavi Sridharan explains how the ABCD app offers a seamless, unified experience across diverse financial products.
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Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2025 Winner: Bhagavi Sridharan of Aditya Birla Capital Digital
Bhagavi Sridharan explains how the ABCD app offers a seamless, unified experience across diverse financial products.
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