Frances Gagua
APAC companies brace for more “ultra long payment delays” in 2025
APAC companies brace for more “ultra long payment delays” in 2025
Over 57% of 2,400 companies surveyed expect a deterioration in late payments.
23 hours ago
Indonesian banks’ liquidity likely to improve in H2
NIM is expected to compress for the Q2 2025 period.
23 hours ago
Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore: report
The unit is reportedly seeking a related permit in Luxembourg, according to sources.
23 hours ago
Singapore's banks leave more jobs unfilled as corporate spending pauses
For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
23 hours ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: UBS face stricter capital reqs; BBVA eyes Abu Dhabi branch
And Citi exec expects banking and trading performances to improve.
2 days ago
BPI unveils SINAG bonds, will finance green and social projects
The bonds are structured with a 1.5-year tenor.
2 days ago
Taiwanese domestic banks’ SME loans up NT$52.5b in March
Average NPL ratio fell during the month.
2 days ago
Chinese banks to weather trade-related strains: S&P
Regional banks in coastal provinces are likely to see greater pressure than megabanks.
2 days ago
Deutsche, Ant teams up to improve cross-border payments
They will work on global treasury management and cross-border payment projects.
2 days ago
Taiwan’s outstanding loans up $1.01b in April
The NPL is the same as in March, according to official data.
2 days ago
CMB International to maintain strong profitability through 2026
Returns will be supported by robust fee and commissions income.
3 days ago
Commonwealth Bank of Australia completes stake sale in Bank of Hangzhou
CBA received approximately $940m, and CET1 ratio was raised by 17 basis points.
3 days ago
Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank’s returns to decline slightly through 2026
Net interest margin and loan pressures will weigh on the bank’s asset quality.
3 days ago
Citi clinches ANZ banker as new head of markets for Indonesia
Benny Aroeman has also worked in DBS, HSBC, and Deutsche Indonesia previously.
3 days ago
Deutsche Bank names corporate coverage head for MEA
Majed Julfar will act as the bank’s most senior representative in the UAE.
3 days ago
Australian banks may cut mortgage broker reliance to boost profitability
Driving customers to in-house channels could boost profitability.
3 days ago
DBS surpasses US$100b market cap
The bank’s market cap is over S$129.35b according to data from the SGX.
3 days ago
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