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Vietnam's banks to issue more bonds as loan growth accelerates
Vietnam's banks to issue more bonds as loan growth accelerates
Loan growth will rise faster than deposits, leading to tight funding positions for the lenders.
11 hours ago
APAC EM banks face rising bad loans in 2026
Risks are potentially highest in China, Thailand, the Philippines, Mongolia, and India.
11 hours ago
Taiwanese banks’ profitability to weaken in 2026 as loans and wealth sales slow
Wealth management sales may moderate.
1 day ago
MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products
Seemingly educational content or advice can cross into regulated territory.
2 days ago
Thai banks brace for weaker 2026 earnings as rate cuts hit margins
Loan growth may pick-up but likely to stay in single digits, says Fitch.
2 days ago
Banks struggle to keep pace as fintechs scale agentic AI
Most incumbent initiatives are defined by narrower applications.
3 days ago
Singapore’s fintechs see mismatch between talent and hiring demand
Startups and scale-ups are the biggest employers whilst talent comes from MNCs.
3 days ago
Indian banks’ profits to soften in 2026 despite improved credit costs
Authorities' measures to boost consumption and investment will sustain revenues.
6 days ago
APAC DM banks take on more risk as margins shrink
Aussie banks are growing their SME exposure whilst other banks are expanding overseas.
6 days ago
CIMB's new card gives 114-day interest-free drawdowns to small businesses
It offers 114 days interest-free period for working capital loans.
What do corporate treasuries need from banks today?
The majority want a simple, real-time dashboard but may not have the budget or skills.
Hong Kong’s banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.
APAC developing markets slated to see lower margins in 2026
Except for Japanese banks, which could see NIMs rise faster if monetary tightening is more aggressive than expected.
Mortgage competition between Aussie homeowners and investors heats up
First-time homeowners increasingly need to take on more debt to afford a house.
Japanese megabanks see profit rise, but capital remains a weakness
Overseas expansion is another risk, as it could raise credit costs, warned Fitch.
Which suburb in Australia leads in mortgage arrears?
Victoria and New South Wales are the only states represented in the highest-arrears list.
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand banks face weaker 2026 outlook
Japan is the only banking market in APAC to hold an "improving outlook," according to Fitch Ratings.
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