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How can Thai banks close the gap in wealth fee income?

How can Thai banks close the gap in wealth fee income?

KBank and SCB are best placed in wealth services with digital tools and segmentation.

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Nonbank finance, AI and war top APAC financial institutions’ risks in 2026

A protracted war could raise their credit losses by 25% or $180b, S&P warned.

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Hong Kong cards push cash aside in $175b market

Card payment value grew at a 7.6% CAGR from 2021 to 2025.

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HitPay eyes bigger share of traveller payments via QR

Borderless QR lets tourists pay in home wallets with local settlement.

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APAC payments forecast hits $24t by 2033

The region is projected to capture 36% of worldwide outbound flows.

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Korea bank loan growth stalls in Q1 as household lending shrinks

Corporate lending drove bank loans in Q1 2026.

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Asia fintech hits $1.7b as global investment slump deepens

Region closed 150 transactions placing third behind US and Europe.

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Japanese banks build hidden risk in offshore credit push

Currently, direct exposure to US private credit appears limited at Japan’s major institutions, Fitch said.

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Thai banks hit $0.38t loan book as profit falls 2.2%

Krung Thai Bank held the largest portfolio at THB2.80t after a 4.2% yearly increase.

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Indian banks’ outlook rests on reforms and underwriting gains

A prolonged Middle East tensions could pressure growth and margins, however.

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How APAC M&A advisers ranked as BofA topped $28b in deals

Rothschild & Co and BNP Paribas followed closely behind the leader in total value.

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Thai bank earnings set to weaken in challenging 2026

Net interest margins will compress, and loan growth will be subdued.

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SEA leads fintech density as Asia gap widens

Singapore recorded 619 fintech companies per 1 million people.

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Why do Singapore banks dominate brand value rankings?

Resilient balance sheets and steady growth are amongst the key reasons.

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HDFC and ICICI well-placed to against uncertain operating backdrops: report

The two banks will enter FY2027 in a position of strength, said CreditSights.

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Why payments dominate banking-as-a-service as KYC demand surges

The market reached $4.4b in 2025 with compliance tools expanding rapidly across borders.

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Singapore bank margins hit as SGD tightening triggers 'safe-haven flush'

Stronger SGD attracts global capital seeking safety from Middle East instability.

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