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MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products

MAS cracks down on influencers promoting financial products

Seemingly educational content or advice can cross into regulated territory.

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Thai banks brace for weaker 2026 earnings as rate cuts hit margins

Loan growth may pick-up but likely to stay in single digits, says Fitch.

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Banks struggle to keep pace as fintechs scale agentic AI

Most incumbent initiatives are defined by narrower applications.

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Singapore’s fintechs see mismatch between talent and hiring demand

Startups and scale-ups are the biggest employers whilst talent comes from MNCs.

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Indian banks’ profits to soften in 2026 despite improved credit costs

Authorities' measures to boost consumption and investment will sustain revenues.

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APAC DM banks take on more risk as margins shrink

Aussie banks are growing their SME exposure whilst other banks are expanding overseas.

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CIMB's new card gives 114-day interest-free drawdowns to small businesses

It offers 114 days interest-free period for working capital loans.

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What do corporate treasuries need from banks today?

The majority want a simple, real-time dashboard but may not have the budget or skills.

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Hong Kong’s banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026

Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.

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APAC developing markets slated to see lower margins in 2026

Except for Japanese banks, which could see NIMs rise faster if monetary tightening is more aggressive than expected.

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Mortgage competition between Aussie homeowners and investors heats up

First-time homeowners increasingly need to take on more debt to afford a house.

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Japanese megabanks see profit rise, but capital remains a weakness

Overseas expansion is another risk, as it could raise credit costs, warned Fitch.

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Which suburb in Australia leads in mortgage arrears?

Victoria and New South Wales are the only states represented in the highest-arrears list.

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China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand banks face weaker 2026 outlook

Japan is the only banking market in APAC to hold an "improving outlook," according to Fitch Ratings.

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Banks a key entry point for Web3 adoption

Over 8 in 10 will use or will strongly consider using Web3 services if offered by a bank.

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Why SMBC launched an agentic AI startup in Singapore

Account opening may drop to two days and loan processing to five.

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DANA eyes wider ASEAN reach with cross-border payment push

It is broadening merchant acceptance both online and at physical points of sale.

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