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2 in 5 APAC finance firms lag in AI or machine learning

2 in 5 APAC finance firms lag in AI or machine learning

Survey shows that 61.2% now use AI or machine learning in live settings.

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Citi's Isobel Nordstrom guides Asian banks through change

Clients increasingly seek the lender’s advice on supply chains, trade, and risks.

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How Chinese super apps capture 90% of $12.8t mobile payments

QR code transactions now lead point of sale activity across major cities.

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India deposits grow 9.75% as credit demand accelerates

Non food-industry borrowing reached $21b, reflecting stronger corporate financing needs.

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StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs

Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.

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How much salary should banking job seekers expect in 2026?

Front office recruitment rose slightly, but risk compliance and legal demand increased.

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Will reforms save South Korea’s mutual savings banks?

Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.

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Dah Sing revamps banking platform for SMEs

It combines remote onboarding, business hubs, fee cuts, and an FX debit card.

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APAC leads B2B cross-border payments revenue share at 38%

The region’s share was equivalent to $90.7b. and was followed by Europe with $73.7b.

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BofA’s Winnie Chen charts real-time payment path

Companies want simplicity and certainty as they move funds across borders.

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Yoonmee Jeong drives OCBC’s green finance push in Asia

The wager is that transition finance will expand even if the alliances around it do not.

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Neobanking to grow 30.46% CAGR in APAC

Fintech value projected to reach $348.1b by 2031 as online banking platforms expand.

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How will Hong Kong banks handle talent shortage and tight budgets?

Investment analysts and compliance specialists remain most sought after.

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HSBC sees Hong Kong driving global RMB adoption

Vina Cheung expects RMB to rise to the third most-used global payment currency.

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Hong Kong mortgage accounts up 3.6% in Q4 as lower rates trigger demand

Improved affordability might drive new mortgages or refinancing activity.

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Malaysia's corporate lending slumps to 3.8% as 24-month credit gains unwind

Total credit, including bonds, still accelerated to 5.5% year on year by the end of January 2026.

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Indonesian banks gain funding relief as deposits rise 16%

SOE banks recorded stronger loan growth compared to their peers.

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