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Hong Kong banks face margin squeeze despite asset growth

Hong Kong banks face margin squeeze despite asset growth

Loans advanced 3.3% in 2025 and ended a three-year contraction.

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Energy costs and rate hikes to squeeze Asia loan growth

Indonesia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka have raised their interest rates since February.

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Thai finance sector profits rise 9% in Q2 ahead of H2 loan expansion

The firms benefited from the cash handout scheme and mild ME conflict impact.

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Dark patterns affect 4 in 5 Indian payment users

82% report interface interference on Indian payment apps.

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Which Aussie banks are home loan customers most satisfied with?

Customers cited competitive rates and having multiple offset accounts as reasons for their satisfaction with the lenders.

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Chinese bank loan growth to stay sluggish as retail confidence falters

Loan growth has slowed to between 3.8% to 8.8%, said Morningstar.

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APAC Islamic finance chases Gulf dominance with 22% share

Malaysia, Iran, and Saudi Arabia account for 72% of assets under the reporting framework.

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Chinese banks ramp up overseas investments as low domestic rates bite

The RMB’s share of global trade finance surged to 8.5% in early 2026.

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Asian B2B payment risks climb as suppliers face late payments: study

Businesses report reduced cash for operations and weaker cash flow planning.

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Investment banking M&A hits $470b as target value slips

Announced transactions rose 9.4%, with mid-market activity driving much of the increase.

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Indonesia Big 4 profit grows 9.3% as state banks drive gains

BNI and BCA could take advantage of a high-interest rate environment, said CGSI.

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APAC syndicated loans hit 13-year low as firms seek cheaper funding

SEA lending activity slowed considerably, LSEG said.

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Asia-Pacific drives 34.8% of global ATM revenue

China and India continue expanding branch light banking to sustain cash access.

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How quickly will Hong Kong banks recover from commercial property losses?

Most problem property loans have already surfaced, but risks remain.

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Banks can turn climate compliance into a competitive edge: McKinsey

Many banks are still unable to trace and measure their financed emissions.

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Cash loses ground as digital wallets dominate Malaysia e-commerce

The government is promoting electronic transactions to improve tax compliance.

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Indian banks to post 10.1% profit growth in Q1 as NIM outlook splits

HDFC, ICICI, and Axis Bank may report a marginal NIM decline, Motilal Oswal said.

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