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Hong Kong leads APAC loan market with US$113.3b in 2024
Hong Kong leads APAC loan market with US$113.3b in 2024
Offshore loans for Chinese corporates drove Hong Kong’s loan volume, totalling to US$66.7b or a 19.5% increase compared to 2023.
Singapore loan market sees nearly 49% growth in 2024
Key driver was the borrowing activity by commodities firms, which accounted for US$18.4b or 23% of the total loan volume
DBS welcomes deepening financial market ties between Hong Kong, China
It will broaden overseas investment channels for mainland institutional investors, a DBS managing director said.
Maya disbursed $1.16b in loans in 2024
It now holds almost $666.9m in deposit balances.
Singapore FIs face stricter regulatory scrutiny in 2025
Singapore bucked the trend in 2024, with more fines issued.
Vietnam’s ABBANK launches new business digital banking platform
It offers money transfer services and quick bill payment options.
Here’s how Basel 4 may impact Malaysian banks
The Basel 4 credit risk framework implementation could have greater impact.
JCB expands card acceptance in UK
Over 110,000 UK-based merchants in the hospitality sector can now accept JCB cards.
Banks urged to expand focus to transition finance for zero-carbon future
Up to a US$17t annual funding gap exists.
StashAway sees investment deposits double in 2024
Its HNW and emerging HNW were more likely to invest in a diversified portfolio.
Grab, Singtel-backed Super Bank mulls IPO: report
The Jakarta-based digital bank may raise up to $300m, sources said.
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.
Japan’s Resona group banks, Fujitsu launch home-buying web service
It enables users to record observations in property viewings.
Will the Taiwan dollar overtake yuan as Asia’s top funding currency?
Intervention risks in the yuan are increasing the Taiwan dollar’s attractiveness.
Mortgage growth to lift Viet banks’ earnings in 2025
Mortgage loans may grow by 20% during the year, from 10% in 2024.
RHB unveils debit card replacement kiosks.
They’re available in two branches.
Cambodia allows commercial banks to offer cryptoasset services
But unbacked cryptoassets are not allowed.
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