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Korea bank loan growth stalls in Q1 as household lending shrinks

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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APAC banks' data sharing outpaces global average but fragments access

Korea and India offer widest datasets whilst Indonesia restricts scope.

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How can foreign ownership shape India’s financial institutions?

Capital access may improve but credit impact depends on risk discipline and governance.

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Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use

Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.

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Retail holds 38% of APAC’s payment market

Healthcare is the fastest-growing segment.

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SWIFT payment framework targets clearer fees and faster tracing

More than 50 banks back changes that rely on existing systems.

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