APAC

Islamic banking gains global appeal

State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.
2 days ago

Lenders in Asia Pacific may seek safe havens on geopolitical, tariff woes

Automakers and part suppliers are feeling the most heat from the tariffs.
3 days ago

Fintech solutions must be tailored to keep pace with evolving customer needs – Kearney’s Kevin Kwek

He emphasised that balancing innovation with sustainability is now key to fintech’s growth trajectory.
3 days ago

Nomura AM names Terence Lam as head of distribution for Asia ex. Japan

He brings over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry.
3 days ago

Differentiated commercial strategies: The key to banking competitiveness in Asia – Simon-Kucher’s Silvio Struebi

He discusses transformation, commercial strategy, and innovation in the region’s financial sector.
3 days ago

Reshaping global investing access with Longbridge’s ‘0 Fees’ strategy, AI-driven platform

Longbridge empowers everyday investors with its zero-fee* and AI-first brokerage model that delivers advanced tools and access to the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

EY’s Saurabh Dhingra outlines how to drive value through tech, cost control, and customer focus

He advises that fintechs must align tech investments with business goals and evolving customer expectations.
6 days ago

dLocal gets green light to operate in three new markets

It has expanded its presence in the Philippines, Turkey, and the UAE.

Nomura adds Allspring Income Fund to private banking lineup

The fund will be offered to private banking clients in Singapore and Hong Kong.

MUFG eyes enhancing intra-Asia flows, sustainability, O&D in FY2025

They are looking into AI as a means to adopt more sustainable and digital practices.

Mizuho has given out JPY40.3t in sustainable finance loans in 5 years

The bank expects to have reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 64%.

1 in 2 Gen Alpha has digital wallet, investment account

Over half uses a digital wallet, and nearly the same share has an investment account

Banks ramped up fossil fuel financing in 2024

Amongst Asian banks, Mizuho Financial and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial are on top of the list.

MoneyHero reduces net loss to $2.4m

They are also gearing up to launch Credit Hero Club with TransUnion.

APAC companies brace for more “ultra long payment delays” in 2025

Over 57% of 2,400 companies surveyed expect a deterioration in late payments.