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Singapore payments to hit $114b by 2030

Singapore payments to hit $114b by 2030

Transaction value reached $39b in 2023 and is projected to grow 16.3% annually.

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APAC NBFI refinancing needs rise to $758b but risks stay contained

Most NBFIs should have adequate refinancing access and funding conditions, Fitch said.

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Energy shock exposes fault lines across APAC banks

The Philippines, Thailand, and Sri Lanka will be most negatively affected.

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Asia-Pacific M&A hits lowest Q1 level in at least three years

The quarter was dominated by smaller asset management and insurance activity.

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BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory

Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.

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Chinese banks pivot to state and green loans as consumer lending slows

Government exposure made up 16% of banks’ total assets as of April 2026.

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Investment banks handle $61.2b Asia-Pacific share sale boom

China raised $37.8b and accounted for 61.7% of regional proceeds.

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Singapore banks lean on wealth and higher global yields for growth

The sector is likely to see return on equity expansion thanks to NII growth.

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APAC cross-border payments stay upbeat as Japan lags

Hong Kong posted the highest positive share at 69% followed by Thailand at 67%.

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How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?

Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.

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Philippine banks dodge Middle East risk but corporate debt is the backdoor

Foreign reserves and prudent FX intervention serve as important buffers, BSP said.

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Chinese banks climb as HDFC Bank sinks in Q1 2026 rankings

Agricultural Bank of China rose 36.5% on stimulus and infrastructure support.

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Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model

Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.

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Thailand payments forecast shows 36% CAGR through 2032

Cloud-based services are projected to post a 38.58% CAGR from 2024 to 2032.

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Global universal banks give way to 'continental' model: McKinsey

Wholesale banking is the one business line that remains consistently global.

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Which e-wallets did Malaysians use most in 2025?

Convenience remained a key factor in satisfaction with online payments

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Agentic AI could unlock $35t in wealth AUM capacity: Deloitte

About a quarter or half of advisers’ time could be freed from lower-value work.

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