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OCBC Hong Kong eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs

OCBC Group has lent $1.17b to more than 1,800 repeat founders since 2017.
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Vietnam’s lenders bolstered by reforms and foreign direct investment

The direct impact of tariffs on the banking sector should be manageable, S&P said.
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APAC card payments to hit $39.6t by 2029 on improved infrastructure

In markets with low adoption, cards compete with QR payments and inadequate infrastructure.

Reward programs spur credit and charge cards usage in Japan

Credit card acceptance across merchants had also expanded in recent years.

ASEAN Islamic finance industry to cross $1t in 2026

Assets are concentrated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei with limited presence in other markets.

Indian banks benefit from infra spending, lower credit risks

Credit losses may rise in the next 12-24 months but still better than averages.

How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?

HSBC and Citi allow 24/7 money transfers using the tech.

Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps

MSMEs are a key focus of the Philippine lender’s modernization efforts.

Singapore banks see H1 profit ease on margin, tax pressures

The big three’s profitability moderated from peal levels, noted Moody’s Ratings.

Hong Kong banks lose top talent with drawn-out hiring steps

Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.

Citi expands tokenisation, real-time tools for corporate treasuries

Its suite of digital services optimises cash positioning and cuts operational friction.

Automation stalls hiring at Singapore’s top banks

Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.

Investment gains boost Thai banks’ Q2 performances

Banks’ net profit is expected to soften in H2 2025.

CBA deploys AI bot army to disrupt and study scam attacks

Thousands of voice and message bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.

Hyundai Card banks on data to fuel global ambitions

Its UNIVERSE AI platform is a key export asset after its Japanese launch.