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Why Asian banks struggle to embed AI in compliance

Why Asian banks struggle to embed AI in compliance

Institutions cite fragmented infrastructure, manual workflows and skills gaps as barriers.

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Banks to pursue smaller and more strategic M&As in 2026: McKinsey

Smaller banks are prone to getting acquired as they struggle with funding and tech costs.

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Filipinos outside capital favour loan apps and microloans over credit cards

The majority expressed willingness to access educational materials to improve their finances.

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Asia-Pacific fintech to hit $348.1b by 2031

The market will be driven by mobile-first usage and open API payment rails.

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Financial services M&A deal value rise 40% on improved bank profitability

Postal Savings Bank of China’s $18.1b deal with China Mobile is the year’s top deal.

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Indian banks’ deposits and loans log double digit growth on sustained demand

Banks continued to see demand for auto loans and MSME loans.

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E-wallet use jumps to 65% amongst Malaysia’s 25- to 34-year-olds

Older users logged a 14% rise year on year but still trail younger groups on this method.

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How can Asia-Pacific fintechs survive this year’s funding slowdown?

Hong Kong could emerge as a bright spot.

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Chinese banks slash USD bond exposure to 85%

Banks are increasing bond investments in the Euro and likely the AUD, said BofA.

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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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