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How can China balance bank pricing power with financial stability?
How can China balance bank pricing power with financial stability?
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Many lenders plateau after deploying isolated tools instead of full transformation, said McKinsey.
HDFC Bank hires law firm to review ex-chairman’s resignation
Atanu Chakraborty cited “certain happenings and practices” in the bank as the reason for his resignation.
Hatton National Bank enables debit cards on Google Wallet
Customers can now tap-to-pay using their phone or with smart watches.
Techcombank secures $231.32m EIB deal to expand sustainable lending
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Banks face budget squeeze from AI and legacy systems
Corporate IT allocations are projected to keep climbing through 2027.
Westpac becomes banking partner of the Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT
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Fingular unveils Shariah-first consumer lending brand in Malaysia
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Fiuu processed $13b in total payment value in 2025
It was the first payment acquirer in Malaysia to enable Samsung Pay Online.
FOMO Pay launches AI soundbox and targets AI-powered merchant portal
FOMO Pay is developing an AI layer that will give actionable insights on transaction patterns.
Japanese banks avoid $550b US investment hook for now
The JBIC would likely do the initial heavy lifting.
Singapore on-time loan repayments in 2025 hit post-COVID record high
It has jumped to 86%, when it hovered around 36% to 65% in 2020-2024.
Singapore banking sentiment slips in Q4 2025
Banking and insurance posted 55.7 whilst the wider business reading climbed to 53.4.
MariBank rolls out S$1 equity fund at invite-only phase
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HDFC Bank’s part-time chairman quits citing 'certain bank practices'
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Krungsri teams up with Invesco to enhance advisory and wealth services
Krungsri aims to build "a multi-asset discretionary portfolio management platform."
BSP assures continued cash operations and public services on Fridays
Government officials have suggested a four-day work week to conserve energy.
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