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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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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.
20 hours ago
InstaPay, PESONet values surge 41% 9M 2025
InstaPay, PESONet values surge 41% 9M 2025
The period also saw 2.89 billion transactions.
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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.
1 day ago
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.
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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.
2 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.
2 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.
2 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.
5 days ago
BEA marks 40 years in Shenzhen with new Futian flagship
BEA marks 40 years in Shenzhen with new Futian flagship
The new branch offers banking and wealth management services.
5 days ago
UOB sees rising trade finance demand in ASEAN and Greater China
UOB sees rising trade finance demand in ASEAN and Greater China
Digital payments made up 90% of total transaction volumes in the first half.
5 days ago
Singapore extends lead as regional fintech hub with 84% share
Singapore extends lead as regional fintech hub with 84% share
Regionally, fintech funding fell sharply to $1.1b (US$839m), down 39% from the same period in 2024.
5 days ago
Wealth transfer drives demand for tax services, portfolio stability: study
Wealth transfer drives demand for tax services, portfolio stability: study
Wealthy clients also want customised intergenerational wealth strategies, the study found.
6 days ago
Over 1 in 3 Maya credit cardholders from deposit-backed black express card
Over 1 in 3 Maya credit cardholders from deposit-backed black express card
The minimum express deposit serves as the basis for the customer’s credit limit.
6 days ago
Indonesia’s Krom Bank renews partnership with Mambu
Indonesia’s Krom Bank renews partnership with Mambu
Krom aims to have over 20 million accounts by 2030.
6 days ago
Five ASEAN countries to establish common standards for non-card instant payments
Five ASEAN countries to establish common standards for non-card instant payments
The accord is part of a 50-year roadmap to develop payments.
6 days ago
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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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