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How investment banks can raise transaction banking value by 50%

How investment banks can raise transaction banking value by 50%

Partnering with fintechs or making front office changes can raise profit by 3%-10%.

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APAC investment banking fees jumped 19% YoY in 2025

The region accounted for 18% of global investment banking fees during the year.

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Private capital gives CIBs advisory and financing opportunities

The largest players require support at the fund level, says McKinsey & Co.

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CIBs advised to create ‘nerve centers’ and ‘no regret moves’ against risks

Banks should ensure organisation readiness and identify four to five elements that matter most.

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MUFG plans role-based AI for the workplace

Humans will remain in control.

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Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now

The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.

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Banks shift deposit strategy from rates to relationships

Wealth management is a key focus.

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Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens

Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.

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Japanese megabanks set for better conditions in 2026

In contrast, Chinese banks and Hong Kong banks face “deteriorating” sector outlooks.

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CIB units confront new rivals as specialised firms gain scale

Independent investment banks and private credit firms are moving into their space.

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Malaysian banks see lending growth soften ahead of year end

Deposit growth improved whilst loan growth may be around 5% for 2025.

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Indonesia banks see NPLs climb on mortgage and vehicle loan strain

CGSI said that banks should be more cautious of auto loans than mortgages.

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Wholesale lending to lift Indonesian banks’ loan growth

Average loan growth is expected to rise to 9% in 2026.

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APAC banks in stronger capital positions than global peers

Regulators have more conservative local rules.

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Thailand backs major conglomerates for digital banks but risks stifling innovation

Did the Bank of Thailand play it too safe by going for large, established conglomerates?

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HSBC: Human oversight key as AI advances

AI tools should be deployed with strong oversight.

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DBS sees tokenised finance as future

Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest barrier.

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