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How Chinese super apps capture 90% of $12.8t mobile payments
How Chinese super apps capture 90% of $12.8t mobile payments
QR code transactions now lead point of sale activity across major cities.
Juspay and RateGain launch unified payment engine for travel sector
Juspay handles over $1t in annual payment value.
India deposits grow 9.75% as credit demand accelerates
Non food-industry borrowing reached $21b, reflecting stronger corporate financing needs.
How much salary should banking job seekers expect in 2026?
Front office recruitment rose slightly, but risk compliance and legal demand increased.
Australia’s Airwallex rolls out treasury product Yield in the US
Funds are invested in the J.P. Morgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund.
SMFG names Takeshi Mikami as representative executive officer
The appointment is effective April 2026.
MUFG and AlbaCore launch global platform for infrastructure debt
AlbaCore will act as manager of the funds.
Resilient earnings make China’s big four banks stand out in volatile markets
The MSCI China Banks Index has consistently outperformed the broader market each March since 2005.
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.
Singapore women in finance show stronger entrepreneurial aspirations, up to 42%
Generation Z and Millennials lead rise in entrepreneurial ambitions.
Karby Leggett appointed Head of Digital Assets at Standard Chartered
The appointment reflects the Bank's response to rising cryptocurrency adoption.
APAC leads B2B cross-border payments revenue share at 38%
The region’s share was equivalent to $90.7b. and was followed by Europe with $73.7b.
SWIFT rolls out new framework for retail payments
A group of 25 banks will go live with it by the end of June.
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%.
Societe Generale names Ken Tung as Asia head of its healthcare industry group
Tung will continue to serve as APAC head of financial sponsors coverage.
NAB says 3 in 4 home loan customers use offset accounts
Keeping money in an offset can cut around $74,000 in interest, the bank noted.
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