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Stablecoin circulation lags at $300b as banks focus on tokenised deposits

Stablecoin circulation lags at $300b as banks focus on tokenised deposits

Banks are instead building tokenised deposit infrastructures, whose flows have reached over $4t annually.

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More than half of Filipinos have financial accounts but few hold bank accounts

Lack of money and unemployment were amongst the biggest barriers to opening a bank account.

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APAC businesses shun stablecoins as adoption trails US

Only over a fifth would consider stablecoins if built into platforms they already use.

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Philippine banks face ghost account reckoning amidst biometrics push

It is going down the same route as Vietnam, where a re-verification mandate shuttered millions of ghost accounts.

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Digital wallets seize 65% of APAC payments

QR codes and low cost smartphones pushed wallet adoption across the region in 2025.

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Higher provisions to squeeze Indonesia bank profits as geopolitical risks mount

An expectd 5% GDP growth should support an 8% to 9% loan expansion in 2026, said Fitch Ratings.

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APAC private banking shifts as asset managers tighten grip

Geographically, China made up 30.50% of the private banking market size in 2025.

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Philippine banks face slower loans and rising credit costs in 2026

The Middle East war and an earlier graft scandal is weighing on loan demand, says CreditSights.

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Taiwan deposits hit $2.1t as forex falls

Foreign currency holdings were NT$8.91t versus NT$9.11t in March 2025.

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Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks

Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.

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APAC transfer take rate sinks to 2.4% despite $0.62t flows

Africa posts highest regional charge at 5.5%, followed by Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Wealth clients shift focus from returns to retirement security

Advisers face pressure to deliver faster service and broader financial planning.

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China bank margins to recover as rate cuts pause but NPLs linger

Retail loan NPLs are yet to peak, said UOB Kay Hian.

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Indian banks hit 1.4% ROA as profit pressure builds

The 2025 return on assets was the sector’s highest level in over a decade

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How will China’s bank restructuring law reshape the industry?

Stronger lenders may acquire stakes in weaker financial institutions.

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Vietnam and Thailand NBFIs most exposed to energy shocks: Fitch

NBFIs in India and Indonesia face higher funding costs as currency depreciates.

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Asia adds just 1 fintech unicorn in Q1 2026

Juspay raised $50m in January to hit a $1.2b valuation.

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