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Singapore banks face softer earnings as NIMs stay under pressure
DBS also noted growing focus on Singapore banks’ Hong Kong exposures.
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Jewel Changi, Mastercard renew partnership amidst rising visitor spend
Jewel Changi, Mastercard renew partnership amidst rising visitor spend
Cardholder privileges at airport offerings aim to boost spending.
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Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank expected to maintain profitability
Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank expected to maintain profitability
Moody’s expects new delinquencies to stay low in the next 12-18 months.
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Singapore banks show weak brand-experience alignment in 2025
Singapore banks show weak brand-experience alignment in 2025
Citibank and DBS were the only banks to achieve high rankings.
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Philippine-based Asialink secures $75m loan from Standard Chartered
Philippine-based Asialink secures $75m loan from Standard Chartered
The $75m is set to provide fresh capital to MSMEs.
23 hours ago
Fiuu launches QR codes for cash-on-delivery payments
Fiuu launches QR codes for cash-on-delivery payments
Users can receive packages from Pos Malaysia with cashless payments.
23 hours ago
Philippine central bank expands overseas workers' retirement fund options
Philippine central bank expands overseas workers' retirement fund options
The rule change allows PERA-UITFs to invest in BSP securities.
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BPI posts $858.5m net income as revenues climb 13% in 9M 2025
BPI posts $858.5m net income as revenues climb 13% in 9M 2025
The bank’s total assets reached $59.5b.
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SG banks' Q3 profit seen slipping up to 1.6% QoQ on lower interest rates
SG banks' Q3 profit seen slipping up to 1.6% QoQ on lower interest rates
Lower interest rates outweighed improved investor sentiments.
2 days ago
India’s bank lending expands as GST cuts spur credit growth
India’s bank lending expands as GST cuts spur credit growth
As of 3 October 2025, total bank credit rose 11.4% year-on-year.
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Thai Banks face 3.7% YoY impaired loans rise in 2025
Thai Banks face 3.7% YoY impaired loans rise in 2025
Low unemployment and declining interest rates are expected to help pay back debts.
2 days ago
Alipay+ expands digital services as SGQR payments surge
Alipay+ expands digital services as SGQR payments surge
Cross-border payment acceptance for Alipay+ now includes more than 100 markets.
3 days ago
Citi appoints Chelsea Chu as Taiwan head of Corporate Banking
Citi appoints Chelsea Chu as Taiwan head of Corporate Banking
Chu brings over 26 years of banking experience.
3 days ago
Hang Seng Bank names former HSBC Hong Kong chief CEO
Hang Seng Bank names former HSBC Hong Kong chief CEO
She will also chair the Operating Committee.
3 days ago
How India’s credit card spending rose 14% in August
How India’s credit card spending rose 14% in August
CareEdge expects spending to pick up from September.
6 days ago
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Cards & Payments
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
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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.
Banking Technology
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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