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More tax perks could drive Philippine SMEs to go ‘green’
The Southeast Asian nation’s 1.1 million small businesses can be a target for green loans.
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More tax perks could drive Philippine SMEs to go ‘green’
The Southeast Asian nation’s 1.1 million small businesses can be a target for green loans.
2 hours ago
Asia struggles with G20 payment targets
The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.”
6 days ago
MAS’ Chia Der Jiun touts potential of asset tokenisation, quantum
Security is already a concern when considering the potential of quantum.
Gov’t support keeps APAC banks stable
Each market has their own problems, such as floods and weak property demand.
Thai banks to fall short of loan growth targets in 2024: analyst
Banks have a cautious stance as their lending policy for Q4.
Banks’ CX, customer loyalty to decline in 2025: Forrester
They may end up pushing away customers when they adopt digital strategies the wrong way.
Payments’ revenue to grow by $700b in the next five years
APAC accounted for $1.1t of payments revenue as of 2023.
CIMB tries to rise to the challenge of net zero banking
The Malaysian lender is setting realistic decarbonisation goals.
Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules
Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.
Public Bank's LPI Capital purchase may boost earnings, ROE
MGO is unlikely to be accepted by shareholders due to its ‘steep’ 25% price discount.
Why digital wallets must shed their ecosystem dependence
Experts noted the importance of forming the right strategy for sustainability and brand marketing.
Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion
Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.
China push to stimulate consumption may need more time
For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.
Typhoon debt relief to squeeze Vietnamese banks profitability
It will delay the formation of bad loans.
Funding freeze hits BNPLs
Investors are putting less cash towards BNPL providers, who already grapple with thin margins.
Thai banks’ weak loan problem starts to bite: analyst
Provisions for expected credit losses now average 30%.
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC
Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
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