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Up to $47b in revenue up for grabs for APAC wealth and asset managers

Up to $47b in revenue up for grabs for APAC wealth and asset managers

AWM companies in the region manage only 22% of assets versus Europe’s 40% and North America’s 60%.

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Digital currencies lead Asia payment coverage at 26%

Quick response code and wallet connectivity ranked second with a 24% share.

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Indian private banks bet on retail loans and foreign deposits

Lenders want to increase their share of high-yielding and predominantly retail loans, said S&P.

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Singapore banks offload risk to private credit

Banks will continue to anchor relationship-based senior lending, KPMG said.

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Investment banks see bond deals slow as issuance falls 3.8%

Regional issuers still secured $2.5t through primary offerings excluding Japan.

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Hong Kong’s financial sector set to lead APAC tokenisation: KPMG

The city is attracting mainland asset holders looking to tokenise their holdings.

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Indonesia’s liquidity release may boost bonds instead of loans

Banks are increasingly allocating funds towards short-term government bonds and securities.

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Digital wallets overtake cards in Singapore payments

Wallets captured 40% of online transaction value and 36% of in-store spending in 2025.

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Stablecoins set to go invisible amidst gig and B2B payments shift: Visa

It can reduce complexity in cross-border B2B payments and make payouts near-instant.

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Taiwan private banks buoyed by mergers and semiconductor demand

Some lenders’ mergers are expected to expand the franchise and improve profitability.

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Indonesia QR payment searches surge 475%

It showed the fastest growth amongst six Southeast Asian markets.

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Can AI replace wealth advisers?

Affluent investors still seek human judgement for major financial decisions.

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Which startups are leading Southeast Asia's payments race?

Singapore-based companies dominate the list.

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About one-third of Filipino borrowers use loans to pay for food

Education trailed, accounting for 15% of spending purposes.

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Why private credit is a strategic partner for Singapore banks

It’s allowing banks to optimise their balance sheets.

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Philippine banks hold lending standards steady in Q3

Few banks expect lending standards to ease during the period.

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Digital payment interest soars as merchants embrace QR

Vietnam recorded a 175% increase in searches showing intent to offer electronic checkout options.

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