APAC
Citi expands research to include private companies
They will focus on roughly 100 private firms, primarily in the tech sector.
Cross-border B2B payments to reach 18.3 billion in 2030
Stablecoins unlock massive potential but need significant infrastructure to be built.
What is best practice when setting up an in-house bank?
The first step in setting up an in-house bank is to define its strategic purpose.
How technology and regulation are reshaping the lending landscape
Asia's lending shifts fast: tech, AI, and regulation reshape how banks compete and lend.
129Knots and Green Link launch embedded finance for marine fuel liquidity
The financing is a first in the industry to introduce a liquidity framework for marine operations.
ADB maintains strong capital as lending and leverage rise
It is expected to release $10.3b in climate financing to its sovereign borrowers.
Credit unions could see up to $10b uplift by closing tech gaps
They will have to overcome weaker digital sales and outdated platforms.
UBS to adopt LSEG data and analytics solutions
It will affect the bank’s asset classes, business franchises, and trade lifecycle.
Mobile POS to grow to $4.9t by 2030 on growing card use
Shift from fixed POS terminals at checkouts will also drive its growth.
HSBC Global Private Banking scales up SEA and Australia teams
It has appointed Joanne Ng as new desk head for its Singapore team.
UOB clinches accolades at Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025
The bank bagged titles across seven categories of the prestigious awards programme.
Citi teams up with Ant to improve airline FX solutions
The Falcon TST Model can predict future data points by learning patterns using AI.
Mastercard unveils new perks under “The Mastercard Collection.”
It includes fast-track security lanes in airports and Live Nation events’ ticket access.
BofA appoints new heads for Global Payments Solutions in APAC
Lin Guo and Kitty Yen are head of GPS China and GPS Taiwan, respectively.
StanChart rolls out digital assets trading service
It includes spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether through its UK branch.
Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation
They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.
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