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Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now
Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now
The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.
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Banks shift deposit strategy from rates to relationships
Wealth management is a key focus.
Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
Japanese megabanks set for better conditions in 2026
In contrast, Chinese banks and Hong Kong banks face “deteriorating” sector outlooks.
CIB units confront new rivals as specialised firms gain scale
Independent investment banks and private credit firms are moving into their space.
Malaysian banks see lending growth soften ahead of year end
Deposit growth improved whilst loan growth may be around 5% for 2025.
Indonesia banks see NPLs climb on mortgage and vehicle loan strain
CGSI said that banks should be more cautious of auto loans than mortgages.
Wholesale lending to lift Indonesian banks’ loan growth
Average loan growth is expected to rise to 9% in 2026.
APAC banks in stronger capital positions than global peers
Regulators have more conservative local rules.
Thailand backs major conglomerates for digital banks but risks stifling innovation
Did the Bank of Thailand play it too safe by going for large, established conglomerates?
HSBC: Human oversight key as AI advances
AI tools should be deployed with strong oversight.
DBS sees tokenised finance as future
Regulatory uncertainty is the biggest barrier.
Banks leverage AI to streamline research and financial analysis
AI is being adopted in use cases outside CRM and as a research assistant.
Tencent’s TenPay Global opens WeChat mini programs to overseas wallets
Visitors from other countries may now use their homegrown wallets inside Mainland China.
Here are five ways banks can use agentic AI
Agentic AI helped free up 10% more time for client interactions, McKinsey reported.
Vietnam's banks to issue more bonds as loan growth accelerates
Loan growth will rise faster than deposits, leading to tight funding positions for the lenders.
APAC EM banks face rising bad loans in 2026
Risks are potentially highest in China, Thailand, the Philippines, Mongolia, and India.
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