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Chinese banks post loan recovery in March, but further growth unlikely

A fiscal stimulus is needed to spur demand.

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Chinese banks post loan recovery in March, but further growth unlikely

A fiscal stimulus is needed to spur demand.

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Hong Kong banks' asset quality battered by COVID-19 and protests

Exodus of corporate clients, mortgage risks, and dropping credit card use pose a big threat on revenues.

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Philippine banks' asset quality face decay amidst region-wide lockdown

The monetary board’s 50bp policy cut will put additional pressure on NIMs.

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Credit card revenues threatened as Singaporean travellers shun usage

Card users turn to cash as they steer clear of lofty transaction fees and poor exchange rates.

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Data and automation will help Hong Kong banks survive until the next decade

Emerging technology and customer data will help banks weather low interest rates and new competition.

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Tokyo is banking on foreign fintechs to reinvigorate its financial sector

Fintechs may tap into US$9.07t (¥984t) of individual cash sitting in banks, says the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

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ASEAN supply chain shifts a win for Singapore banks

They will be attracted to the banks’ strong balance sheets and access to USD funding.

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Future Ready: How can banks build a checkmate-proof IT strategy in 2020?

Heavy investments in technology will mean nothing without investing in manpower, according to experts.

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ASEAN fintech investments hit $8.9b from 2015-2019

This represents a CAGR of 133.1%.

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How KBZ Bank strides towards financial inclusion in Myanmar

They launched mobile wallet KBZPay, banking on the country's high smartphone penetration to improve financial connectivity.

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How banks can win in a rapidly shifting global payments arena

Incumbents are building up capabilities and forging partnerships with former foes to stay competitive.

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APAC finance firms adapt defensive stance for 2020

Geopolitical and macroeconomic risks threaten the sector’s overall credit profiles.

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ASEAN banks lack progress in green finance

Only 62% of banks have assigned sustainability strategy to senior management.

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How foreign fintechs will buoy Japan's banking sector

They might introduce new business models and solve overcapacity, says a former central bank deputy governor.

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Singapore banks could grapple with falling interest margins in 2020

An easing monetary policy and slow loan growth are dragging on NIMs.

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Singapore bank headcounts rise with tech talent boosting numbers

Banking staff at Singapore’s 18 largest commercial banks grew 5.47% in the last two years.

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Cards to reign supreme in South Korea as cash loses appeal

By 2020, cards will emerge as the dominant payment instrument.

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