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Which Aussie banks are home loan customers most satisfied with?
Which Aussie banks are home loan customers most satisfied with?
Customers cited competitive rates and having multiple offset accounts as reasons for their satisfaction with the lenders.
5 hours ago
Chinese bank loan growth to stay sluggish as retail confidence falters
Loan growth has slowed to between 3.8% to 8.8%, said Morningstar.
6 hours ago
APAC Islamic finance chases Gulf dominance with 22% share
Malaysia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia account for 72% of assets under the reporting framework.
6 hours ago
Chinese banks ramp up overseas investments as low domestic rates bite
The RMB’s share of global trade finance surged to 8.5% in early 2026.
1 day ago
Asian B2B payment risks climb as suppliers face late payments: study
Businesses report reduced cash for operations and weaker cash flow planning.
1 day ago
Investment banking M&A hits $470b as target value slips
Announced transactions rose 9.4%, with mid-market activity driving much of the increase.
1 day ago
Indonesia Big 4 profit grows 9.3% as state banks drive gains
BNI and BCA could take advantage of a high-interest rate environment, said CGSI.
2 days ago
APAC syndicated loans hit 13-year low as firms seek cheaper funding
SEA lending activity slowed considerably, LSEG said.
2 days ago
Asia-Pacific drives 34.8% of global ATM revenue
China and India continue expanding branch light banking to sustain cash access.
2 days ago
How quickly will Hong Kong banks recover from commercial property losses?
Most problem property loans have already surfaced, but risks remain.
3 days ago
Banks can turn climate compliance into a competitive edge: McKinsey
Many banks are still unable to trace and measure their financed emissions.
3 days ago
Cash loses ground as digital wallets dominate Malaysia e-commerce
The government is promoting electronic transactions to improve tax compliance.
3 days ago
Indian banks to post 10.1% profit growth in Q1 as NIM outlook splits
HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank may report a marginal NIM decline, Motilal Oswal said.
4 days ago
SEA fintech funding dips 4% in H1 despite Airwallex raise
Payments firm Airwallex raised $320m in its Series H funding round.
4 days ago
Asia-Pacific banking fees fall 3% as Singapore gains 3.1%
Singapore captured 48.9% of Southeast Asia fee pool despite the regional slowdown.
4 days ago
Asia’s banking elite celebrated at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2026
Banking leaders were celebrated for their innovation and growth that have transformed the sector across Asia.
Hong Kong banks face private credit scrutiny as HKMA sounds alarm
Reported net asset values of funds can lag actual conditions by several months, KPMG said.
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