Asian Banking & Finance
Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024 kicks off on 28 October
InvestHK expects to draw about 30,000 attendees from 100 economies across the globe.
Taiwanese banks extend more loans in August
The average NPL ratio remained the same as the month prior.
Why banks will be ‘invisible’ by 2030
They either become the platform or willingly lose their brand visibility.
More digital banks make a profit, but still face higher credit risks
As they grow, they shouldn’t rely on their parent companies to back them up.
Flooding impact on Thai banks ‘manageable’
Only a small number of branches have been affected.
Hang Seng bank declares third interim dividend of HK$1.2 per share
The payment date is on 12 November 2024.
3 in 5 use real-time cross-border payments to send money to family and friends
This is higher than those who use it to pay for goods and services.
Mizuho buys stake in fusion power tech firm Zap Energy
Mizuho said that this is part of its bid for carbon neutrality.
ING disbursed $35.37b in sustainable finance in Q2
EMEA represents a bulk of ING's sustainable finance activities.
DBS inks MOU with China trade promotion council to boost Asia trade, investment
DBS’ foreign direct investment unit will work with Chinese enterprises.
China property sector bailout to hit banks’ asset quality, solvency
Solving the issue of heightened inventory may cost 2.6% of China’s GDP.
DBS Hong Kong names Kuok Khoon Hua as independent non-exec director
The appointment is effective 7 October 2024.
Chart of the Week: Malaysia e-commerce sees rise in alternative payments
Brands such as GrabPay and ShopeePay are popular payment methods.
Taiwanese banks face potential revenue drop in 2025
Fee income will be supported by loan growth and reshoring activities.
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Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion
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Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.
Lending & Credit
China push to stimulate consumption may need more time
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![China push to stimulate consumption may need more time]()
For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.
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Technology to underpin future of financial services
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Banks should boost their online infrastructure as digital assets become the norm.
Cards & Payments
Funding freeze hits BNPLs
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Investors are putting less cash towards BNPL providers, who already grapple with thin margins.
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Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC
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Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
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Tokenization of trade assets to bridge financing gap
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Blockchain technology could decentralize finance operations and allow easier credit access.
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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2024 kicks off on 28 October
InvestHK expects to draw about 30,000 attendees from 100 economies across the globe.
Taiwanese banks extend more loans in August
The average NPL ratio remained the same as the month prior.
Why banks will be ‘invisible’ by 2030
They either become the platform or willingly lose their brand visibility.
More digital banks make a profit, but still face higher credit risks
As they grow, they shouldn’t rely on their parent companies to back them up.
Flooding impact on Thai banks ‘manageable’
Only a small number of branches have been affected.
Hang Seng bank declares third interim dividend of HK$1.2 per share
The payment date is on 12 November 2024.
3 in 5 use real-time cross-border payments to send money to family and friends
This is higher than those who use it to pay for goods and services.
Mizuho buys stake in fusion power tech firm Zap Energy
Mizuho said that this is part of its bid for carbon neutrality.
ING disbursed $35.37b in sustainable finance in Q2
EMEA represents a bulk of ING's sustainable finance activities.
DBS inks MOU with China trade promotion council to boost Asia trade, investment
DBS’ foreign direct investment unit will work with Chinese enterprises.
China property sector bailout to hit banks’ asset quality, solvency
Solving the issue of heightened inventory may cost 2.6% of China’s GDP.
DBS Hong Kong names Kuok Khoon Hua as independent non-exec director
The appointment is effective 7 October 2024.
Chart of the Week: Malaysia e-commerce sees rise in alternative payments
Brands such as GrabPay and ShopeePay are popular payment methods.
Taiwanese banks face potential revenue drop in 2025
Fee income will be supported by loan growth and reshoring activities.
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Retail Banking
Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion
![Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion]()
![Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion]()
Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.
Lending & Credit
China push to stimulate consumption may need more time
![China push to stimulate consumption may need more time]()
![China push to stimulate consumption may need more time]()
For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.
Banking Technology
Technology to underpin future of financial services
![Technology to underpin future of financial services]()
![Technology to underpin future of financial services]()
Banks should boost their online infrastructure as digital assets become the norm.
Cards & Payments
Funding freeze hits BNPLs
![Funding freeze hits BNPLs]()
![Funding freeze hits BNPLs]()
Investors are putting less cash towards BNPL providers, who already grapple with thin margins.
Banking Technology
Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC
![Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC]()
![Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC]()
Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.
Banking Technology
Tokenization of trade assets to bridge financing gap
![Tokenization of trade assets to bridge financing gap]()
![Tokenization of trade assets to bridge financing gap]()
Blockchain technology could decentralize finance operations and allow easier credit access.
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Technology to underpin future of financial services
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Banks should boost their online infrastructure as digital assets become the norm.
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