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APAC Islamic banking rebound in 2026 set to mask market divides
APAC Islamic banking rebound in 2026 set to mask market divides
Growth trajectories will differ across key markets.
Singapore Gulf Bank gains access to J.P. Morgan’s USD clearing network
The bank can receive and credit clients’ incoming funds over weekends and holidays.
HSBC nabs Citi Global Wealth COO as new CCO for IWPB business
Valentín Valderrábano will relocate to Hong Kong from New York.
This week in banking: PAO Bank assets surge, Malaysia upgraded by FATF, global bank values climb, HK deposits rise
A new cross-border payment partnership has also been formed.
How investment banks can raise transaction banking value by 50%
Partnering with fintechs or making front office changes can raise profit by 3%-10%.
Standard Chartered appoints equities, fixed income CIOs to global team
New Singapore and Hong Kong roles support wealth advisory platform
Top 25 banks reach $6.1t market value in Q4 2025
GlobalData said banks are entering 2026 with a more stable outlook.
APAC investment banking fees jumped 19% YoY in 2025
The region accounted for 18% of global investment banking fees during the year.
Citi’s APAC investment banking revenue hits US$514m in 2025
Cross-border M&A, sector trends, and AI underpinned APAC growth.
CIMB partners Weixin Pay to support Chinese tourist spending in Malaysia
The mini program launches in January 2026.
Citi hires Alexander Wong to boost APAC client coverage
He joins from Credit Suisse.
Japan, Indonesia renew pact to boost local currencies in bilateral transactions
Japan finance ministry, Indonesia bank expand transactions to all bilateral economic deals.
Banking phishing drove 23% of employee clicks
Netskope said phishing campaigns now rely on counterfeit login pages.
The future of Asian banking isn’t ‘AI-first’ – it’s ‘fearless-first’
The biggest temptation is to treat AI as a “bolt-on feature.”
Private capital gives CIBs advisory and financing opportunities
The largest players require support at the fund level, says McKinsey & Co.
CIBs advised to create ‘nerve centers’ and ‘no regret moves’ against risks
Banks should ensure organisation readiness and identify four to five elements that matter most.
MUFG plans role-based AI for the workplace
Humans will remain in control.
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