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HSBC taps trade data to cut SME financing friction
HSBC taps trade data to cut SME financing friction
The bank receives an average 1.5 million CDI information feeds each month.
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India's digital rupee struggles with retail but shines in wholesale
Its programmability can be used in disbursing credit and government securities settlements.
Why fragmented communications are becoming a hidden governance risk for Asia Pacific banks
Banks require local flexibility to navigate regulatory regimes, consumer behaviour, and infrastructure constraints.
Singapore aced its FATF evaluation — now comes the hard part
Institutions operating within Singapore’s financial system must be able to show under scrutiny what their controls are achieving.
Mizuho and Bank of Baroda join forces on India M&A finance
The alliance also covers foreign exchange hedging and escrow support for transactions.
LatAm banks beat Asia on wholesale returns by weaponising economic chaos
Latin American banks treat "recovery" not as a defense but as a profit driver.
BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
APAC private banking shifts as asset managers tighten grip
Geographically, China made up 30.50% of the private banking market size in 2025.
Asia’s 20% advantage: The simplification strategy rewriting banking from Singapore to Shanghai
Agentic AI combined with radical simplification can slash operational costs.
Commercial banks seize 45% of Thailand’s total financial assets
Depository corporations like savings cooperatives trail far behind with 6.8% share.
Japan corporate banking hits $34b by 2032 amidst strain
The market climbed to $8.9b in 2024 whilst legacy tech remains a hurdle.
SMBC poaches BDO veteran to lead Philippine Corporate Banking
Maria Angelica Balangue brings 20 years of capital markets experience as she leads SMBC Manila.
MUFG inks strategic partnership with the State Bank of India
They will help Japanese and Indian companies expand in India and globally.
Citi's Isobel Nordstrom guides Asian banks through change
Clients increasingly seek the lender’s advice on supply chains, trade, and risks.
APAC private banking to grow 9.43% CAGR
The market is forecast to expand from $44.3b in 2025 to $76.05b by 2031.
Asia’s banks hold the mandate to innovate. Now they must earn it.
Banking is no longer measured against other financial institutions, but against digital experiences.
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