APAC

Barclays enhances APAC equities team with new head

He will be based in Hong Kong.
2 days ago

Financial firms plan cautious 2025 pay raises

Region-wide, planned budget increases averaged 5.2%.
2 days ago

StanChart unveils cross-currency transactional FX solutions suite

It offers FX payment services across 130 currencies in over 40 markets.
3 days ago

Vietnam meets with SoKor to diversify investment from state FX reserves

The central bank is also looking to strengthen its asset management capacity.
4 days ago

Showcase your outstanding initiatives at the 2025 Asian Banking & Finance Awards

The awards programme celebrates Asia's top banking and finance companies that are redefining the industry through exceptional services and groundbreaking solutions.
4 days ago

StashAway sees investment deposits double in 2024

Its HNW and emerging HNW were more likely to invest in a diversified portfolio.

Top 25 banks’ market cap rises 27.1% in Q4 2024

ICBC is APAC’s top bank in terms of market cap; DBS rises to 23rd spot.

2 in 3 people to own a digital wallet by 2029: report

As of 2024, an estimated 52.6% of the world uses a digital wallet.

Four factors shaping APAC’s digital retail payments in 2025

Cash remains relevant in Malaysia and Singapore.

Financials sector tops Asia Pacific ex. Japan M&A: LSEG

Industrials and high technology sectors were also active in 2024

APAC investment banking fees drop to lowest in 5 years

Its total ECM underwriting fees were its lowest since 2013.

Japan, the Philippines renew bilateral swap agreement

The size of the BSA remains unchanged: $12b for the Philippines and $500m for Japan.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!

We’re taking the time off and will be back on 6 January 2024.

What's in store for payments in 2025?

In emerging markets, digital wallets are evolving into bank account substitutes.

Asian banks face profit strain in 2025

Falling interest rates could heighten some lenders’ appetite for risk.