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RCBC sees stablecoins as future of cross-border fund transfers
RCBC sees stablecoins as future of cross-border fund transfers
Only 3 of 4 major Philippine banks currency cater to crypto exchanges.
Landbank touts digital-led financial inclusion as app logs 1 million new users
Its digital channels reportedly processed 800 million transactions in 2025.
Filipinos’ digital take-up rises as they seek more money savings: NielsenIQ PH
Over 7 in 10 have used e-wallets, a study found.
BPI targets 50 million Filipinos in financial inclusion push
The bank plans to expand its agency network to nearly 10,000 locations.
PH financial products should be for spenders, not just earners: expert
Few products are catered for OFW families spending the money remitted, said BCG’s Lance Katigbak.
StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs
Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.
MUFG and AlbaCore launch global platform for infrastructure debt
AlbaCore will act as manager of the funds.
Will reforms save South Korea’s mutual savings banks?
Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.
Malaysia’s SME Bank taps Zulkiflee Hashim as Chairman
The appointment strengthens SME Bank’s push for MSME growth.
Shinhan seizes South Korea's top bank brand spot with $8.8b valuation
Nine SoKor bank brands are collectively valued at $31.8b, up 19%.
Emerging market banks’ loan growth hit 12% in H1 2025
Emerging market banks’ loan growth hit 12% in H1 2025
RHB Bank forecasted to see higher DPS and cost reduction
The bank has raised its cost reduction target to about $202m after exceeding its 2025 target.
CIMB’s FY2026 target achievable: CGSI
The bank expects an ROE of between 11% to 11.5%.
AEON Bank rolls out 11 types of Zakat payments in digital app
It worked with Tulus Digital to enable the payments.
BSP doubles cash withdrawal due diligence trigger to $17,000
It covers payouts, such as payrolls, loans, and project disbursements.
DBS China secures NAFMII underwriting licence for onshore bonds
DBS plans to attract more high-quality international issuers to issue Panda bonds.
Indonesian banks gain funding relief as deposits rise 16%
SOE banks recorded stronger loan growth compared to their peers.
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