
HSBC says ‘no decision’ made in Singapore insurance review
HSBC Holdings has initiated a strategic evaluation of its Singapore-based insurance manufacturing unit, HSBC Life Singapore. While the bank

HSBC Holdings has initiated a strategic evaluation of its Singapore-based insurance manufacturing unit, HSBC Life Singapore. While the bank

Lending from South Korean banks across both the household and corporate sectors saw a notable downturn in December 2025.

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) has introduced a specialized sustainable finance initiative designed to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs)

The Islamic banking sector in the Asia-Pacific region is poised for a resurgence in 2026, though expansion remains unevenly

Based on the latest data from the Financial Supervisory Commission, Taiwan’s domestic banking sector experienced a significant increase in

The outlook for the UAE banking sector remains positive over the short to medium term, supported by favourable macroeconomic

Taiwanese domestic banks had extended $341.94 billion (NT$10.82 trillion) in loans to small and medium-sized enterprises by the end

Indonesian banks are likely to face elevated credit costs in 2026 due to weather-related risks, but large lenders should

Australia’s four largest banks have introduced support measures for customers impacted by the Victoria bushfires in January 2026. ANZ,

HSBC has named Valentín Valderrábano as chief commercial officer for its International Wealth and Premier Banking (IWPB) business. He
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