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Commercial lending to reach $29.37b by 2030
Commercial lending to reach $29.37b by 2030
Access to large sums of money, shorter application processes, and low interest rates boosted its growth.
Fintech funding hits $11b in Q2 as average deal-sizes hit two-year high
Mega rounds surged to its highest in three years.
Banks explore stablecoins as digital currency gains traction
The future of banking deposits is changing due to the growth of stablecoins.
How stablecoins may challenge the traditional payments’ status quo
Stabelcoin transaction volume has exceeded $27t per year, according to official data.
Banks target 2030 cost cuts through transformation efforts
About 1 in 3 see embedding AI as a way to transform their organizations.
Islamic finance market to be valued at $7.7t in 2033
The global market was $2.5t in 2023, according to Allied Market Research.
Auto finance market to be valued at $5.6t by 2031
The passenger vehicles segment held the largest share of revenue in 2021.
Citi expands JANA and Asia South teams with new senior hires
In-house banker Adrian Khoo has been named co-head of DCM for JANA and Asia South.
Citi expands tokenisation, real-time tools for corporate treasuries
Its suite of digital services optimises cash positioning and cuts operational friction.
What kids without wallets can teach us about the future of finance
The next generation isn’t waiting—and neither should we.
SMBC sets up VC fund to invest in US fintech startups
It has a fund size of $300m.
Citi expands research to include private companies
They will focus on roughly 100 private firms, primarily in the tech sector.
Cross-border B2B payments to reach 18.3 billion in 2030
Stablecoins unlock massive potential but need significant infrastructure to be built.
What is best practice when setting up an in-house bank?
The first step in setting up an in-house bank is to define its strategic purpose.
How technology and regulation are reshaping the lending landscape
Asia's lending shifts fast: tech, AI, and regulation reshape how banks compete and lend.
129Knots and Green Link launch embedded finance for marine fuel liquidity
The financing is a first in the industry to introduce a liquidity framework for marine operations.
ADB maintains strong capital as lending and leverage rise
It is expected to release $10.3b in climate financing to its sovereign borrowers.
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