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Philippine credit card startup Zed raises $16.5m in new funding
Philippine credit card startup Zed raises $16.5m in new funding
The company uses AI to underwrite customers.
Jenius partners with Zurich on in app travel insurance offering
Both products can be purchased fully digitally without the use of agents and with minimal documentation.
Malaysian banks see lending growth soften ahead of year end
Deposit growth improved whilst loan growth may be around 5% for 2025.
Indonesia banks see NPLs climb on mortgage and vehicle loan strain
CGSI said that banks should be more cautious of auto loans than mortgages.
Wholesale lending to lift Indonesian banks’ loan growth
Average loan growth is expected to rise to 9% in 2026.
Syfe achieves group profitability
Its AUM in Hong Kong grew nearly six-fold in 2025.
KBANK sees limited flood impact as interest income pressure looms
Policy rate cuts will lead to net interest income pressures in 2026.
TISCO Bank cautious on 2026 as it scales back high yield lending
It expects net profits to decline in 2025-26, but is confident it can maintain its payout ratio.
Thai Credit Bank eyes double digit loan growth in 2026
It expects to hire more employees to support its larger loan portfolio.
APAC banks in stronger capital positions than global peers
Regulators have more conservative local rules.
NAB Private Wealth names Alexandra Campbell as new CIO
Campbell will lead the investment strategy across all asset classes and JBWere.
Airwallex secures majority ownership of PT Skye Sab Indonesia
Indonesian merchants wanting to expand overseas can now do so via Airwallex.
KPay, Global Payments launch ‘Tap to Pay on iPhone’ service
Merchants can accept contactless payments using an iPhone XS or a later model.
Wealth managers expand lifestyle offerings to capture UHNWs
UHNW-focused practices are more likely to offer concierge and lifestyle services.
Indonesian banks’ weak loans improve with ample coverage for risks
Pockets of vulnerabilities remain in certain sectors, like the textile industry.
BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b
BNP Paribas said the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
Endowus rolls out two investment portfolios in HK, SG
Income Enhanced Conservative and Income Enhanced Aggressiveness are now available.
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