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How alternative data lending is reaching Southeast Asia's unscored MSMEs
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (612+ words) The challenge in micro-lending is that small business data does not fit into standard banking templates. For a major corporation, getting a loan involves a predictable sequence of paperwork. The company provides audited financials, tax returns, and collateral, allowing the…...
Vietnam banks to weather risks with 16% credit growth target 'reasonable"
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (472+ words) Actual loan growth may exceed previous years even as it does not hit the official target. Vietnamese banks should be able to weather a new slate of credit and liquidity related risks, with some of these concerns being overrated or…...
Hong Kong’s gig works face loan hurdles despite 95% holding prime credit status
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (380+ words) About 82% of gig workers met payment obligations vs 80% of the city’s general population. Gig workers in Hong Kong are a growing borrower segment with the same risk level as the rest of the market, but still find it difficult to…...
Japan's record bank profits mask a rise in bad loans and capital pressure
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (248+ words) The megabanks have raised their provisions amidst the Middle East conflict. The impaired loan ratios of Japan and Australia are expected to rise in 2027 compared to 2026, according to estimates from Fitch Ratings. Both banking systems’ impaired loans to gross loans…...
Banks rethink legacy IT costs to fund AI
1+ week, 5+ day ago (296+ words) Banks are rethinking legacy technology spending and vendor strategies to free capital for AI whilst keeping operations resilient. Asian banks are under pressure to free technology spending for artificial intelligence as maintenance, security, and rising software costs consume most IT…...
Why private credit is a strategic partner for Singapore banks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (263+ words) It’s allowing banks to optimise their balance sheets. Private credit is a strategic partner and not a competitor for banks, said KPMG. Singapore’s market is evolving through “coordinated specialisation” between banks and private credit, KPMG said in its "Private credit…...
CBA cuts merchant service fee to 0.99%
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (172+ words) CBA expects this to help businesses with costs, as card surchaging is set to end in October. The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) is reducing its merchant service fee to 0.99% per transaction for in-store payments from 1 October 2026. The fee was…...
Australia to scrap card surcharges in October
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (293+ words) The RBA noted businesses charging the same rate on all cards. Australia’s central bank is removing surcharges on debit, prepaid, and credit cards on designated eftpos and card networks, saying that it no longer achieves its original purpose. Separately, the…...
Union Bank of the Philippines revises credit card rewards scheme
5+ mon, 2+ day ago (148+ words) Select credit cards earn 1 point for every PHP150 spent, from 1 per PHP60 previously. Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP) has announced changes to miles and points earned from PayDirect transactions. Beginning 1 June 2026, holders of the UnionBank Rewards Credit Card, UnionBank Miles+ Credit…...
Hong Kong’s revolving credit line originations contract more slowly
2+ week, 2+ day ago (112+ words) The number of consumers carrying revolving line balances fell by 5.5%. Revolving lines in Hong Kong remained subdued in the Q2 2026 period, although the rate of contraction has slowed, according to data from TransUnion. Origination volumes in Q1 declined by 7.8% year-on-year (YoY), whilst…...