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Gov’t support keeps APAC banks stable

Gov’t support keeps APAC banks stable

Each market has their own problems, such as floods and weak property demand.

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Thai banks to fall short of loan growth targets in 2024: analyst

Banks have a cautious stance as their lending policy for Q4.

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Banks’ CX, customer loyalty to decline in 2025: Forrester

They may end up pushing away customers when they adopt digital strategies the wrong way.

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Payments’ revenue to grow by $700b in the next five years

APAC accounted for $1.1t of payments revenue as of 2023.

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CIMB tries to rise to the challenge of net zero banking

The Malaysian lender is setting realistic decarbonisation goals.

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Hong Kong hospitals, banks embrace relaxed data transfer rules

Whilst not mandatory, they could simplify data exchange with cities in South China.

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Public Bank's LPI Capital purchase may boost earnings, ROE

MGO is unlikely to be accepted by shareholders due to its ‘steep’ 25% price discount.

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Why digital wallets must shed their ecosystem dependence

Experts noted the importance of forming the right strategy for sustainability and brand marketing.

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Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion

Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.

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China push to stimulate consumption may need more time

For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.

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Typhoon debt relief to squeeze Vietnamese banks profitability

It will delay the formation of bad loans.

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Funding freeze hits BNPLs

Investors are putting less cash towards BNPL providers, who already grapple with thin margins.

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Thai banks’ weak loan problem starts to bite: analyst

Provisions for expected credit losses now average 30%.

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Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC

Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.

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China’s big four banks face $100b shortfall in loss-absorbing capital

The banks have not yet met their required loss-absorbing capacity levels.

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Singapore, Hong Kong banks tap APAC family office boom

They can help manage costs, which could balloon to 3% of assets.

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Malaysian banks improve margins in Q2 as deposit costs ease

CIMB leads Malaysian banks in H1 2024 returns.

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