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How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?
Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.
17 minutes ago
Chinese banks slash USD bond exposure to 85%
Banks are increasing bond investments in the Euro and likely the AUD, said BofA.
3 hours ago
Fintech expands SME credit as 72.9% see growth impact
SMEs make up over 90% of businesses across Asia yet face constrained traditional financing.
4 hours ago
Chinese banks miss Hong Kong stablecoin opportunities as rules tighten
China is likely to push the e-CNY as it extends stablecoin restrictions to offshore.
1 day ago
South Korea lending rate to fall to 3.16% by 2028
Borrowing costs will extend their downward trend after a 21% drop in 2023.
1 day ago
Japanese banks face bond yield shocks as yields hit 2.23%
Megabanks should be able to handle the near-term losses, said Fitch.
2 days ago
How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing
They're redesigning counters and drive-thrus for QR codes and e-wallets.
2 days ago
BNPL drives embedded finance as 51% report 25% revenue lift
40% said average order value rose 25% or more in the same survey
2 days ago
APAC fintech exits hit $8.8b in H2 2025 as Hong Kong IPOs rebound
In contrast, IPO activity in Australia was “dry”, said KPMG.
5 days ago
APAC fintech funding slumps 52% as VC investment craters
Total fintech funding reached $19.4b across 1,675 deals in 2022 before sliding.
5 days ago
How will mergers and crypto regulation reshape APAC fintech investment in H1?
Chinese fintechs will embrace "dual-market routes" to grow overseas.
6 days ago
APAC fintech deals drop to $9.3b in 2025 as private equity hits record low
Venture capital investment for fintechs in the region also fell to its lowest in a decade.
6 days ago
Japan retail banking to hit $227b by 2033
Market revenue stood at $143.7b in 2024 with 5.2% annual growth projected.
6 days ago
Indonesia’s Islamic loans to grow 10% but banks capped at 8% market share
Bank Syariah Indonesia (Persero) is likely to remain dominant.
Singapore card payments hit $119.6b in 2025 on SME push and contactless cards
Credit and charge cards made up two-thirds of the value.
How India’s 53% credit-to-GDP ratio exposes a lending gap
Formal borrowing is expanding but still trails the scale of domestic economic activity.
Vietnam banks face credit split as quota phaseout looms and Basel III rolls out
Weaker, capital-constrained banks may struggle to meet regulatory changes.
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