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Malaysia bank loans up 5.7% in May on record business loan growth
Malaysia bank loans up 5.7% in May on record business loan growth
Utility loans grew 38.1%, whilst household loans sustained its 5.5% growth rate.
8 hours ago
Philippine central bank explores wholesale CBDC
Philippine central bank explores wholesale CBDC
Using it for financial securities transactions could reduce settlement risks, the BSP said.
8 hours ago
Maybank Indonesia unifies five entities under single conglomerate
Maybank Indonesia unifies five entities under single conglomerate
The move unifies governance, oversight, and operating framework of the companies.
8 hours ago
ANZ names ex-NAB and Westpac exec to its board
ANZ names ex-NAB and Westpac exec to its board
Rachel Slade was most recently group executive, business and private banking at NAB.
9 hours ago
QR Ph captures 55% as card payments lose ground: PayMongo
QR Ph captures 55% as card payments lose ground: PayMongo
Interoperability lets merchants accept payments from banks and e wallets through one code.
3 days ago
ANEXT Bank taps embedded lending to grow SME credit reach
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ANEXT Bank taps embedded lending to grow SME credit reach
Workflow data reshapes underwriting as banks move closer to small businesses.
3 days ago
Deutsche Bank invests $50m in Southeast Asia climate fund
Deutsche Bank invests $50m in Southeast Asia climate fund
The bank will provide oversight for the programme and oversee fund implementation.
3 days ago
Natixis CIB names Luc Bernard as CEO of its India tech hub
Natixis CIB names Luc Bernard as CEO of its India tech hub
Bernar is tasked with strengthening Natixis Services’ integration with the rest of the bank.
3 days ago
APAC investment banking fees dip 3% in H1 on lower M&A and DCM fees
APAC investment banking fees dip 3% in H1 on lower M&A and DCM fees
Only ECM underwriting fees bucked the trend during the period.
3 days ago
MAS proposes framework to govern AI agents
MAS proposes framework to govern AI agents
AI agents in finance now act faster than humans can directly intervene, MAS said.
3 days ago
Human oversight remains central as insurers adopt agentic AI: valantic
Human oversight remains central as insurers adopt agentic AI: valantic
Agentic AI handles verification and analysis whilst people make final decisions.
3 days ago
Broad bank freezes cut scams but block rent payroll and medical payments too
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Broad bank freezes cut scams but block rent payroll and medical payments too
ManageEngine and Okta say banks hardening identity controls with behavioural analytics is more effective than defaulting to freezes.
3 days ago
Travel trends reshape banks' payment strategies: Euromonitor
Travel trends reshape banks' payment strategies: Euromonitor
AI and experiences are changing how lenders compete for travel spending.
3 days ago
Singapore investment bank fees rise 3.1% in H1 on M&A boom
Singapore investment bank fees rise 3.1% in H1 on M&A boom
DBS topped the investment banking fee league table in the first six months of 2026.
3 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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Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
6 hours ago
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.
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.
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