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OCBC Hong Kong builds executive coaching pool for staff
OCBC Hong Kong builds executive coaching pool for staff
The bank targets 100 certified coaches across the group by end-2027.
2 days ago
HK banks' mainland sales to slow on new tax rules
Banks will see their fee incomes dip temporarily, S&P said.
2 days ago
Hong Kong blockchain coverage reaches 70% vs Asia’s 26% average
Japan recorded 51% whilst China followed at 46%.
2 days ago
Indonesian banks’ loan growth expected at 8% to 10% in 2026 with slower H2 rise
Auto lending contracted, whilst MSME and consumer loans’ quality softened.
3 days ago
Which Singapore fintechs are amongst the world's best in 2026?
Grab Financial Group and wealthtechs Endowus, StashAway, Syfe, and Tiger Brokers all made it.
3 days ago
Singapore banks embrace tokenised assets as 68% of investors buy in
But 12% are still considering owning digital versions of real-world investments.
3 days ago
Is China building an alternative monetary system for the RMB?
China is skipping the dollar playbook in its push to make the renminbi an international currency.
4 days ago
Singapore banks face flat interest income as fees and costs diverge
DBS and OCBC will deliver double-digit fee income and non-interest income growth.
4 days ago
Four in five Philippine banks hold business lending rules steady in Q3
Nearly a third of lenders expect demand from companies to rise.
4 days ago
Singapore banks reach $1.2t as regional market weight doubles
Their index share has climbed to around 20%.
5 days ago
Aussie banks face slowing loan growth and consolidations
Rising competition is increasing banks' appetite for business lending, said Fitch.
5 days ago
Asia’s fintech firms raise $2.3b as deals slow in Q2 2026
Only 116 transactions were recorded during the quarter.
5 days ago
Malaysian banks to see stable profit despite margin and deposit pressures
The banks' established deposit franchises should mitigate competition pressure.
6 days ago
Why new trade routes will benefit Islamic finance
Islamic finance can help financial institutions strengthen their trade, treasury, payments, and settlement flows.
6 days ago
Stablecoins fail to crack 1% of non-wholesale cross-border payments
Consumer-to-business activity represented 22% of digital-token volume.
6 days ago
Asia’s fintech innovators take centre stage at Asian Banking & Finance Fintech Awards 2026
The region’s top organisations were honoured by the awards programme for their technology-driven initiatives.
Islamic finance reaches $6t as capital deployment stays uneven
Trade corridors link Gulf liquidity with fast-growing economies.
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