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Which bank brands are most favored by Singapore’s wealthiest?

Which bank brands are most favored by Singapore’s wealthiest?

Top brands are those with wealth management expertise and international reach.

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APAC banks keep strong footing as equity prices hit record highs

Optimism persists despite several risks to credit conditions remaining elevated, said S&P.

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Baiduri Bank opens Singapore office to support Bruneian firms

It seeks to facilitate foreign direct investments into Brunei.

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OCBC eyes $2.7b for serial entrepreneurs

OCBC Group has lent $1.17b to more than 1,800 repeat founders since 2017.

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Vietnam’s lenders bolstered by reforms and foreign direct investment

The direct impact of tariffs on the banking sector should be manageable, S&P said.

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APAC card payments to hit $39.6t by 2029 on improved infrastructure

In markets with low adoption, cards compete with QR payments and inadequate infrastructure.

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Reward programs spur credit and charge cards usage in Japan

Credit card acceptance across merchants had also expanded in recent years.

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ASEAN Islamic finance industry to cross $1t in 2026

Assets are concentrated in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei with limited presence in other markets.

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Indian banks benefit from infra spending, lower credit risks

Credit losses may rise in the next 12-24 months but still better than averages.

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How is tokenisation reshaping cash management solutions?

HSBC and Citi allow 24/7 money transfers using the tech.

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Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps

MSMEs are a key focus of the Philippine lender’s modernization efforts.

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Singapore banks see H1 profit ease on margin, tax pressures

The big three’s profitability moderated from peal levels, noted Moody’s Ratings.

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Taiwan banks’ loans rise in June as bad debts edge lower

Average NPL ratio dipped 0.01 ppt to 0.15%.

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Hong Kong banks lose top talent with drawn-out hiring steps

Hiring rose 2.5% among 15 lenders in Asian Banking & Finance’s annual survey.

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Citi expands tokenisation, real-time tools for corporate treasuries

Its suite of digital services optimises cash positioning and cuts operational friction.

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Automation stalls hiring at Singapore’s top banks

Lenders are also upskilling to keep up with tech.

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Investment gains boost Thai banks’ Q2 performances

Banks’ net profit is expected to soften in H2 2025.

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