In Focus

It’s a mixed bag for most SEA markets, but regulator support illuminates the future of open banking.

The extension is a positive for their asset quality and profits, but credit costs will remain elevated.

Digital lenders are currently at a loss-making and some may fold over the next few years.

More than one in three APAC SMEs consider switching to fintech.

A young, tech-savvy population and a growing preference for ESG banking are amongst the reasons why Islamic Banks will take flight. 

Policies to slow debt growth and control property prices appear to be working, abating economic risks.

All three major banks reported net profits of more than $2b for the first six months of 2021.

Escalation of the pandemic in Thailand will significantly affect business activity in H2.

The total combined headcount across 18 banks in the city is down 2,000 from just 12 months ago.

The sector will continue in a “reform and transform” path, hinging on successful digital banking applicants.

Banks must invest in transforming capabilities across all four layers of the integrated capability stack, says McKinsey & Co.

Fontainha expounds on Citi's wealth goals, which include adding $150b AUM across the APAC franchise in four years’ time.

The CEO of Philippines’ first private bank post-war highlights the importance of a people-centric approach in future-proofing a bank whilst tackling a crisis.

The bond market’s repayment woes may force banks to make concessions for the sake of financial stability.

The country’s economic resilience has eased BFCs’ operational pressures.

Banks stand to lose on cost savings and even on attracting talent if they stubbornly push for the return of pre-pandemic work set-up.