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Global banks’ credit losses expected to rise by 7% in 2025

About 80% of global banking groups have stable rating outlooks.

APAC’s affluent move $700b to digital wealth management

These firms are adopting hybrid models that combine digital tools with limited human assistance.

Vietnam digital bank Cake debuts cloud connect CMS with Visa

It is the first bank to implement Visa Cloud Connect on Google Cloud Infrastructure. 

Hong Leong Bank's profit outlook positive amidst SME lending boost

It is projected to maintain tangible common equity at approximately 14% of risk-weighted assets.

Banks gain 50% more tech capacity with productivity focus

Generative AI tools to streamline tasks can yield productivity gains of up to 30%.

Hangzhou Finance and Investment cuts property asset dependence

S&P also forecasts HFIG’s debt-to-adjusted total equity (ATE) ratio to improve.

Philippine banks launch PHPX stablecoin

It hopes to take advantage of the $9t global stablecoin transactions market.

China Bohai Bank sells $4.1b in assets to reduce risk

This sale is executed at a 30% discount to face value.

SG, China deepen cross-market ties in green finance and investments

The collaboration aims to boost international investment interest.

HKMA and partners inject US$500m for sustainable finance investments in Asia

The partners will focus on renewable energy infrastructure, energy solutions, and sustainable transportation.

Dyna.Ai and DCS Card Centre partner to enhance financial services with AI

The two companies also partnered earlier this year to leverage AI solutions for collection calls.

4,800 phishing incidents monthly in India's banks

Banks use GenAI apps at a lower rate than other sectors, likely due to stricter controls.

Bank Australia eyes growth with AUB buy

Currently, AUL is expected to continue supporting AUB until the transfer is complete.

Citigroup’s profitability set to grow by 2025: Moody’s

Thanks to continued robust liquidity and strong capital levels.Citigroup and Citibank are expected to have a stable outlook, reflecting confidence in Citigroup’s transformation toward a simpler and safer business model, a core focus for the board, management, and regulators, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Techcombank to sustain strong loan growth

It is also expected to maintain a risk-adjusted capital (RAC) ratio of 5.0 to 5.5%.