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APAC banks hit by 92% of network attacks as fintech risk grows
APAC banks hit by 92% of network attacks as fintech risk grows
Real-time payments and mobile services have expanded the number of exposed endpoints.
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Citi bolsters APAC DCM franchise with hires from HSBC and UBS
Anthony Yap joins Citi in Sydney whilst Maria Chua joins the bank in Hong Kong.
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How could China's investment curbs shift wealth between Singapore and Hong Kong?
Rules taking effect on 1 July allow reviews of deals tied to national security.
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Why AI tools won't deliver value to banks without culture change
Two CEOs told McKinsey they spent heavily on AI tools that saw low usage.
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APAC travellers rank payment security as top concern, Visa says
Card acceptance followed at 27% as more travellers brought cards and mobile wallets.
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HSBC launches invoice-backed digital trade loans
Customers can receive funds in minutes once all info has been submitted and approved.
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Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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Financial services insider costs hit $23.1m as shadow AI spreads
The sector ranked third amongst industries and exceeded the $19.5m global average.
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Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
Retail platforms are going upscale, but their compliance frameworks aren’t.
How bigger deals pushed financial services acquisitions to $499b
Global transactions reached 612 in 2025 compared with 605 in 2024.
China and Indonesia link cross-border QR payments
Chinese users can use their UnionPay app, Alipay, and banking pps.
Citi names JianXun Toh as JANA head of corporate banking
Citi is in the process of identifying a new head of T&C, it said.
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
The Japanese yen, Korean won, and Indian rupee can experience sensitivity to energy price shifts and US dollar strength.
Deloitte’s Ho Kok Yong: Resilience, trust will define the future of banking
He advocates for institutions that integrate innovation with strong governance, transparency, and long-term resilience.
APAC NBFI refinancing needs rise to $758b but risks stay contained
Most NBFIs should have adequate refinancing access and funding conditions, Fitch said.
Energy shock exposes fault lines across APAC banks
The Philippines, Thailand, and Sri Lanka will be most negatively affected.
Asia-Pacific M&A hits lowest Q1 level in at least three years
The quarter was dominated by smaller asset management and insurance activity.
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He advocates for institutions that integrate innovation with strong governance, transparency, and long-term resilience.
Commentary
Investing in an inefficient market
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
Asia’s electronic markets reach an inflection point of transformation
Tokenisation in the Philippines: The consumer is ready, but is the infrastructure?
Asian firms need to get ready for digital assets and currencies
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