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APAC digital banking market to hit $5.12t by 2033

Market Data Forecast projects a 9.43% CAGR through the next decade.
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Intelligent Inclusion, Sustainable Profitability: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Returns March 10 to the Philippines

Leading industry figures from BSP, BPI, Singlife, BDO, Malayan Insurance, and Allianz PNB Life assemble to discuss risk management, data-driven personalisation, and other key issues. 
2 days ago

Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive

Transactions fade into the background when there’s  trust.
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Citi foresees more Asia M&A deals on healthcare and multinational moves

In 2026, Citi already led two M&A biopharma deals in China.
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Modern card issuing doubles as banks shift from UX to cost

The number of cards issued this way is expected to be at 1.6 billion by 2030.

Goldman topped APAC M&A in 2025 as Morgan Stanley fell: LSEG

China International Capital Co. and Somerley got the most gains in 2025.

Visa urges banks to bridge data gap as payment choice surges

One bank doubled its cards in force and grew payment volumes by over 20%.

Software vendors threaten to replace banks in SME payments

By partnering early, banks remain the backbone of SME financial flows, McKinsey said.

HSBC targets cross-border wealth with veteran Asia hires

William Fok returns to lead Thailand operations.

Banks pour into digital asset infrastructure, Sygnum says

Self custody could shift $300b off platforms by end 2026.

4 APAC markets face 'declining' outlook as loan yields retreat: Fitch

Any resulting drag on the operating profit and RWA should be manageable.

GFTN targets growth-stage fintechs with $200m fund

The focus will be on firms that have shown commercial traction and scale.

Natixis CIB names Jarek Olszowka as APAC head of green & sustainable hub

He was the international head of sustainable finance for a major Japanese financial services group.

Ant Int'l processed 2 billion payments in key emerging markets in 2025

Its Alipay+ platform now connects over 1.8 billion users across 100 markets, it said.