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APAC card payments to hit $39.6t by 2029 on improved infrastructure

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.

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Reward programs spur credit and charge cards usage in Japan

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

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ASEAN Islamic finance industry to cross $1t in 2026

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

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Indian banks benefit from infra spending, lower credit risks

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

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How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?

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

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Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps

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

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Singapore banks see H1 profit ease on margin, tax pressures

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

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Taiwan banks’ loans rise in June as bad debts edge lower

Average NPL ratio dipped 0.01 ppt to 0.15%.

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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.

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Citi expands tokenisation, real-time tools for corporate treasuries

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

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Automation stalls hiring at Singapore’s top banks

Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.

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Investment gains boost Thai banks’ Q2 performances

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

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CBA deploys AI bot army to disrupt and study scam attacks

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

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Hyundai Card banks on data to fuel global ambitions

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

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Virtual banks in Thailand face tight competition and regulatory hurdles

Regulatory restrictions and target customer segments will keep them from growing too quickly.

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Islamic banking gains global appeal

State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.

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Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp

Four of five clients use the bank’s mobile app regularly.

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