Southeast Asia

Singapore banks’ net interest margins have already peaked in 2024.

Both parties also reaffirmed their commitment to connect retail payments using QR codes.

Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia are the most promising markets.\

Experts from McKinsey share five principles digital banks need to practice.

Small and medium enterprises will receive funding to aid in their sustainability reporting.

The platform aims to advance green financing. 

The scorecard offers actionable insights for MSMEs to enhance ESG credibility.

As Southeast Asia’s economies are becoming increasingly interconnected, there are plenty of opportunities for global firms to make cross-border payments seamless.

An estimated 480,000 payment touchpoints are involved.

The bank aims to grow its wholesale banking and retail banking businesses.

They discussed the use of AI to support the central bank’s work, amongst others.

The central bank representatives discussed banking and policy issues.

The agreement has been extended for another 5 years.

South Asia’s fintechs and young population lifted its rankings.

It will facilitate the pay-ins and payouts.

Its revenue in Singapore rose by 68%.