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GCash eyes easier payment checking for SMEs
GCash eyes easier payment checking for SMEs
The Philippines’ biggest fintech platform is targeting the retail sector.
3 days ago
Banks urged to expand focus to transition finance for zero-carbon future
Up to a US$17t annual funding gap exists.
4 days ago
Mortgage growth to lift Viet banks’ earnings in 2025
Mortgage loans may grow by 20% during the year, from 10% in 2024.
6 days ago
China’s investment banking fees fall to lowest in 5 years
Only DCM underwriting fees saw growth.
Thai banks’ Q4 profit slated for 20% growth with portfolio cleanup
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, Tisco may see a rise in credit costs, an analyst said.
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Asian banks face profit strain in 2025
Falling interest rates could heighten some lenders’ appetite for risk.
Japanese banks seek M&As overseas
MUFG has spent a billion dollars buying a stake in fintechs.
Hong Leong Bank reimagines branches for digital era
The lender sees itself as a digital bank with a physical presence.
OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
Wealth transfer a critical topic for APAC advisers: survey
Sensitivity to talking about death and inheritance is named as the top challenge.
China’s payment system gets boost from renminbi rise
African SMEs get the same level of service as large companies under a more open China.
South Korea tightens liquidity rules as market improves
The banking sector’s liquidity coverage ratio will be rolled back to 100% in 2025.
Up to $50b of wholesale banks’ revenues at risk
But there’s about $15b in additional revenue up for grabs through 2027.
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.
Asia struggles with G20 payment targets
The ultimate goal is for cross-border payments to achieve “the speed of the internet.”
MAS’ Chia Der Jiun touts potential of asset tokenisation, quantum
Security is already a concern when considering the potential of quantum.
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