APAC

APAC credit limit approval rates steady at 81%

Trade has slowed globally with subdued investment and spending, Aon said.

Leading banks, financial companies lauded at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2025

The awards programme celebrated the region’s top performers in retail, wholesale, and corporate and investment banking.

APAC syndicated lending dip 3.39% to $241.48b on lower deal volumes

Syndicated loans in H1 fell to its lowest six-month tally in 3 years.

Ant launches agentic AI travel companion embedded in mobile wallets

The service is available in Alipay, AlipayHK, and GCash to start.

Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess

Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.

Islamic banking gains global appeal

State support, population trends, and ethical investing are spurring the demand.

Lenders in Asia Pacific may seek safe havens on geopolitical, tariff woes

Automakers and part suppliers are feeling the most heat from the tariffs.

Fintech solutions must be tailored to keep pace with evolving customer needs – Kearney’s Kevin Kwek

He emphasised that balancing innovation with sustainability is now key to fintech’s growth trajectory.

Nomura AM names Terence Lam as head of distribution for Asia ex. Japan

He brings over 25 years of experience in the asset management industry.

Differentiated commercial strategies: The key to banking competitiveness in Asia – Simon-Kucher’s Silvio Struebi

He discusses transformation, commercial strategy, and innovation in the region’s financial sector.

Reshaping global investing access with Longbridge’s ‘0 Fees’ strategy, AI-driven platform

Longbridge empowers everyday investors with its zero-fee* and AI-first brokerage model that delivers advanced tools and access to the US, Hong Kong, and Singapore.

EY’s Saurabh Dhingra outlines how to drive value through tech, cost control, and customer focus

He advises that fintechs must align tech investments with business goals and evolving customer expectations.

dLocal gets green light to operate in three new markets

It has expanded its presence in the Philippines, Turkey, and the UAE.

Nomura adds Allspring Income Fund to private banking lineup

The fund will be offered to private banking clients in Singapore and Hong Kong.