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Fintech expands SME credit as 72.9% see growth impact

Fintech expands SME credit as 72.9% see growth impact

SMEs make up over 90% of businesses across Asia yet face constrained traditional financing.

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Chinese banks miss Hong Kong stablecoin opportunities as rules tighten

China is likely to push the e-CNY as it extends stablecoin restrictions to offshore.

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South Korea lending rate to fall to 3.16% by 2028

Borrowing costs will extend their downward trend after a 21% drop in 2023.

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Japanese banks face bond yield shocks as yields hit 2.23%

Megabanks should be able to handle the near-term losses, said Fitch.

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How digital payments are forcing QSRs to rebuild checkout and staffing

They're redesigning counters and drive-thrus for QR codes and e-wallets.

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BNPL drives embedded finance as 51% report 25% revenue lift

40% said average order value rose 25% or more in the same survey

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APAC fintech exits hit $8.8b in H2 2025 as Hong Kong IPOs rebound

In contrast, IPO activity in Australia was “dry”, said KPMG.

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APAC fintech funding slumps 52% as VC investment craters

Total fintech funding reached $19.4b across 1,675 deals in 2022 before sliding.

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How will mergers and crypto regulation reshape APAC fintech investment in H1?

Chinese fintechs will embrace "dual-market routes" to grow overseas.

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APAC fintech deals drop to $9.3b in 2025 as private equity hits record low

Venture capital investment for fintechs in the region also fell to its lowest in a decade.

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Japan retail banking to hit $227b by 2033

Market revenue stood at $143.7b in 2024 with 5.2% annual growth projected.

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Indonesia’s Islamic loans to grow 10% but banks capped at 8% market share

Bank Syariah Indonesia (Persero) is likely to remain dominant.

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Singapore card payments hit $119.6b in 2025 on SME push and contactless cards

Credit and charge cards made up two-thirds of the value.

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How India’s 53% credit-to-GDP ratio exposes a lending gap

Formal borrowing is expanding but still trails the scale of domestic economic activity.

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Vietnam banks face credit split as quota phaseout looms and Basel III rolls out

Weaker, capital-constrained banks may struggle to meet regulatory changes.

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Malaysia payments flip non-cash as e-wallet usage jumps 14%

Online bank transfers also gained whilst debit and credit cards ranked last amongst users.

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How can Indian lenders balance loan growth and risk?

Reforms could help improve efficiency, especially of state banks.

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