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Unlocking the potential of sustainable lending in Asia
Aligning lending practices with rising sustainability expectations is gaining traction in Asia, but accelerating the green transition will require open and collaborative data ecosystems.
Unlocking the potential of sustainable lending in Asia
Aligning lending practices with rising sustainability expectations is gaining traction in Asia, but accelerating the green transition will require open and collaborative data ecosystems.
APAC emerging banks’ profits to benefit from higher rates in 2024
Expect some minor asset-quality deterioration, however.
Saxo CEO stresses digital wealth’s key role in investment access
The wealthtech industry is expected to skyrocket its ‘onshore’ PFA of around $81t (SG$108.27t/HK$632.82t) by 2027, driven by Singapore and Hong Kong markets.
Arthur D. Little sees embedded finance growth to $350b in 2024
Generative AI and the expansion of fintech brands into the insurance sector are predicted to propel the industry’s advancement to new heights.
Gen AI to add up to $340b new value to banks: McKinsey
It will add $56b and $54b in new value to corporate and retail banking, respectively.
SMBC hires ex-Nomura banker as head of APAC private credit distribution
Yew Chuan Sim will lead the bank’s distribution efforts in APAC.
Weekly Global News Wrap: US regulator warns of BNPL risks; Citi overhaul to cost $1b, done by Q1
And Moody’s put Hong Kong and Macau banks on downgrade warnings.
Banks face negative outlook in 2024 amidst bad loans, higher costs
ASEAN banks, however, will benefit from policy changes arising from geopolitical tensions.
Hong Kong, Thailand launch cross-border QR payment service
HSBC and Bangkok Bank serve as settlement banks.
SAP & SAP Fioneer's leadership shines: Transforming financial services with industry giants
SAP and SAP Fioneer's pivotal role in reshaping financial landscapes across the Asia Pacific was highlighted at the recent SAP & SAP Fioneer Financial Services Forum Asia Pacific.
Banks to see $1.68t of credit losses in 2024-2025
Banks globally are expected to lose $824b in credit losses in 2024.
Standard Chartered teams up with Visa to offer BNPL to cardholders
They can now split purchase repayments for up to a 36-month period.
Weekly Global News Wrap: State-owned Russian bank files lawsuit against JP Morgan; Morgan Stanely names new wealth management head
And minority- and women- owned investment banks are making small waves in Wall Street.
Citi names new senior leaders for Asian banking clusters
Leadership changes abound for its investment banking and corporate banking businesses.
GBA’s financial services industry more ‘bullish’ for future prospects: PwC
Tech advancements are paving the way to new opportunities for cross-industry servicing.
Mastercard, NEC to offer in-store biometric payments in APAC
This follows Mastercard’s Biometric Checkout Program, launched in Brazil in 2022.
The Growing Trend of Fintech Solutions in Asia's SME Sector
Survey Reveals Asian SMEs' Growing Interest in Fintech for Alternative Financing
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