APAC

Leverage travel as a competitive advantage to strengthen customer engagement and loyalty

With travel increasingly becoming a priority for consumers in Asia Pacific, it presents unique opportunities for brands to build strong relationships with their most valued customers, differentiate from competition, and deliver measurable business impact.  

Most MSMEs in Asia seek bank loans first, but success rate remains low at 57%

Amongst all funding options, microfinance institutions had the highest success rate.

Financial fragmentation threatens bank profits and lending

Globally, it can lead to nearly 280 million fewer jobs by 2030.

Unlocking strategic value in maximising ROI: A key discussion with Cognizant

Gain insights into exploring strategies for optimising IT investments and cost intelligence from top leaders in the banking and financial services industry.

Visa’s net revenue up 10% to $9.5b in Q1; cash dividend is $0.59 per stock

It identified consumer payments and value-added services amongst its growth levers.

Bangkok Bank nets 8.6% net profit rise in 2024

It attributed this to the recovery of tourism and exports.

Deutsche Bank bullish on tech-driven sectors

Although, geopolitical tensions and trade policy shifts likely to add further uncertainty.

Firms turn cautious over gen AI amidst fears of obsolescence, fragmented regulations

Of 47 APAC jurisdictions, about 16 have AI regulations or guidance in place.

Financial firms plan cautious 2025 pay raises

Region-wide, planned budget increases averaged 5.2%.

StanChart unveils cross-currency transactional FX solutions suite

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

Vietnam meets with SoKor to diversify investment from state FX reserves

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

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.

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.