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Thai banks’ focus on asset quality and ‘clean’ loan books in 2026
The banks are expected to report a loan contraction in 2025 compared to last year.
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Global finance app installs rise 27% as usage surges in 2025
Global finance app installs rise 27% as usage surges in 2025
Users also spent more time per session, averaging 6.59 minutes.
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HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
HSBC Innovation Banking launches Singapore operations with $1.5b fund
Neil Falconer has been appointed to lead the Singapore arm of HSBC Innovation Banking.
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India’s digital NBFCs poised for strong loan growth through 2030
India’s digital NBFCs poised for strong loan growth through 2030
Rising digital adoption and a supportive regulatory framework will push growth.
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Ant International invests in LATAM embedded lender R2
Ant International invests in LATAM embedded lender R2
It includes a primary capital injection by Ant International.
2 days ago
Indosuez appoints Chua See Piu as head of North Asia Market
Indosuez appoints Chua See Piu as head of North Asia Market
Chua was formerly managing director at BNP Paribas Wealth Management.
2 days ago
Digital assets considered financial products and subject to law: Aussie regulator
Digital assets considered financial products and subject to law: Aussie regulator
Providers of such products are required to have a financial services licence.
2 days ago
SCB X logs 10.2% net profit rise to THB12.06b in Q3
SCB X logs 10.2% net profit rise to THB12.06b in Q3
Its net profit has risen by 15.8% in the first nine months of 2025.
2 days ago
Custodians lead tokenization adoption as industry moves to scale
Custodians lead tokenization adoption as industry moves to scale
Regulatory uncertainty is the most cited obstacle, named by 73% of respondents.
2 days ago
DBS and Goldman Sachs complete first interbank OTC crypto options trade
DBS and Goldman Sachs complete first interbank OTC crypto options trade
Industry observers say this could accelerate the development of an interbank market for crypto derivatives.
2 days ago
PH central bank warns of entity impersonating UNA Financing Corp
PH central bank warns of entity impersonating UNA Financing Corp
The legitimate business UNA said it is not connected to the entity.
3 days ago
UnionBank, INSEAD launch program for relationship managers
UnionBank, INSEAD launch program for relationship managers
Selected UnionBank RMs have already undergone a two-day training.
3 days ago
NAB’s Ubank expands Passkeys feature to online banking
NAB’s Ubank expands Passkeys feature to online banking
The digital bank now enables fingerprint or facial recognition logins online.
3 days ago
Nomura Holdings’ net income up 17.5% to $700.2m in H1 FY2025
Nomura Holdings’ net income up 17.5% to $700.2m in H1 FY2025
Its total revenue fell, but net income was higher.
3 days ago
Hong Kong central bank names deputy CEO for exchange fund investment office
Hong Kong central bank names deputy CEO for exchange fund investment office
Goh previously worked in Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan.
3 days ago
BDO’s net income up 4% to $1.07b in 9M 2025
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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.
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.
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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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