APAC
Asian banks face profit strain in 2025
Asian banks face profit strain in 2025
Falling interest rates could heighten some lenders’ appetite for risk.
Banks may be ill-equipped for demands of real-time payments
Stronger fraud prevention and anti-money laundering measures are needed.
Financial services professionals more optimistic about bonuses in 2025: report
The largest expected bonus increases are projected for professionals in private credit.
167 financial services firms adopt AI initiatives: report
Nearly 80% financial services companies have launched at least one AI initiative.
Innovative approaches to IFRS 9 Compliance: Bridging finance and risk with subledger accounting
The combined expertise of SAP Fioneer and Grant Thornton has brought to light strategies for financial institutions to enhance credit risk assessment and bridge gaps between finance and risk management.
How much do Malaysian FI boards really cost?
Board chair retainer fees were typically 1.3 to two times higher than other board members.
PCG, Black Bear Merchant Services team up to launch AbbyPay
It plans to expand to Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Brace for ‘volatile’ credit conditions in APAC for 2025: expert
Lenders may turn more risk-averse and seek higher premia.
JCB, AEON, and Biznet launch co-branded credit card
The credit card will offer exclusive discounts and cashback.
What are the must-have banking features by 2027?
Over 60% of respondents in Australia, China, and India find credit-building tools to be useful.
United Overseas Bank hailed at ABF Retail Banking Awards 2024 for trailblazing performance
Its strengthened franchise brings unrivalled regional perspective and reach to customers.
IFC, HSBC team up to introduce $1b risk-sharing facility
It is part of IFC's Global Trade Liquidity Programme.
Airwallex reports double-digit revenue, transaction growth for Q3
It expanded its startup and investment platforms in 2024.
Bank of America’s CashPro app set to hit $1t in payment approvals
The platform is reportedly used by around 40,000 companies globally.
VCs invest $31.1b in fintech companies in 2024
Enterprise software companies and health companies got the most investments.
Hong Kong central bank warns against unauthorized finance firm
The firm reportedly does not have authorization to take deposits.
OCBC to triple quantum workforce to boost security
The Singapore bank expects significant tech advancements in the next five to 10 years.
Commentary
APAC has mastered domestic payments. The next challenge is connecting them.
Why fragmented communications are becoming a hidden governance risk for Asia Pacific banks
From automation to agency: Asia’s wealth leaders can reinvent, not just streamline
Singapore aced its FATF evaluation — now comes the hard part
Are Asia’s digital banks prepared for the stablecoin era?
Why APAC is building home-currency stablecoins
Why Southeast Asian wealth managers must design the business before buying the technology
Why trust in Asian banking increasingly gets built off the record
Hong Kong cleared stablecoins for take-off. Getting them to work across Asia is the hard part
The financing challenge behind Asia’s wealth transfer