Category: Banking & Financial Services
Asia Banking & Financial Services
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Sukuk Market Report by Sukuk Type (Murabahah Sukuk, Salam Sukuk, Istisna Sukuk, Ijarah Sukuk, Musharakah Sukuk, Mudarabah Sukuk, Hybrid Sukuk, and Others), Currency (Turkish Lira, Indonesian Rupiah, Saudi Riyal, Kuwaiti Dinar, Malaysian Ringgit, United States Dollar, and Others), Issuer Type (Sovereign, Corporate, Financial Institutions, Quasi-Sovereign, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
... increasing expansion of Islamic finance and banking institutions, the rising diversification of assets, the growing infrastructure development, and the development of comprehensive and investor-friendly regulatory frameworks by Islamic finance authorities and standardization bodies are some ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Asia Pacific
... to their convenience, with payments using them also being increasingly widely accepted. With the high smartphone penetration in the region, m-commerce will therefore continue to be a particularly dynamic area of the market. Euromonitor International's ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - North Korea
... sanctions and soft consumer demand from the country's main trading partner, China. The surge in ammunition and equipment sales to Russia since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war doesn't seem to have completely abated just ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Japan
... coming quarters, following a slight GDP contraction in 2024, as a recovery in households' real income will support consumption. Amid gradual economic growth, we believe the Bank of Japan will continue to cautiously hike rates. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Hong Kong SAR
We continue to think Hong Kong's economy will grow by 2% y/y this year, softening from an expected 2.5% expansion last year. Risks to this outlook are evenly balanced. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Singapore
... The downgrade largely reflects a higher base for comparison after Q1-Q3 2024 figures were revised upwards. Growing external headwinds point to slowing momentum, which could encourage further policy loosening by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Philippines
... by 5.6% in 2024, falling short of the government’s target of 6%-6.5%. However, we expect growth to pick up in 2025 as it will likely be supported by more accommodative monetary policy and well-contained inflation. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - China
... annual growth forecast for this year mechanically to 4.7%, from 4.4%. Under the hood of this 'upgrade', however, the economy is expected to grind along at an (even slower) average sequential pace of just 1%. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - South Korea
... sa, and consumption is set to recover more gradually than we had anticipated. Loan growth slowed down to a nine-month low in December, too. That said, last month's unemployment spike will likely normalise in January. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Taiwan
... in 2025, from 4.3% in 2024. Fundamentally, Taiwan's technology sector will remain the primary driver of growth, which won't only support exports and investment, but will also sustain consumption due to the tight labour market. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Thailand
... external goods demand, and relatively robust domestic consumption, economic growth momentum in Thailand accelerated during 2024. In 2025, we forecast the economy to grow by 3% in 2025, following an estimated 2.7% expansion last year. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Indonesia
... in 2025, maintaining its steady growth trajectory. The impact of Donald Trump’s return as US President is likely to be limited, as changes to US fiscal, trade, and immigration policies will take time to materialize. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Malaysia
... 2024. The downgrade to this year's projection largely reflects shifting base effects. We expect underlying momentum will remain relatively healthy. Growing inflationary risks and currency pressures suggest monetary policy is unlikely to change this year. Read More
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China Bank & Insurance Directory 2025
... & Insurance Directory 2025 The Directory is the most comprehensive publication covering financial services companies, institutions & organizations throughout China. This directory covers hundreds of leading financial institutions, including banks, investment, insurance & leasing companies. Read More
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Consumer Credit in Turkey
... there was a notable slowdown in gross lending as interest rates rose dramatically from 8.5% in June 2023 to 50% in March 2024. Some consumers were put off by the sharp rise in borrowing costs. ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Turkey
... to digital payments and particularly debit cards. The widespread availability of contactless debit cards has encouraged consumers to use their debit cards for small purchases, while saving their credit cards for more expensive purchases. Leading ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Turkey
... the job market after graduation. There is also a strong correlation between inflation and credit card expenditure in Turkey, as consumers are more reliant on this payment method during an economic downturn. Whilst consumers are ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Turkey
... due to rising living costs. High inflation, economic uncertainty and ongoing retail price instability encouraged some consumers to rely on credit cards, although soaring interest rates were a deterrent for some in 2024. Consumers have ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Turkey
... secure means of shopping online as they are not linked to a bank account and have no overdraft facility, which minimises the risk of potential online fraud. Furthermore, there are a range of online marketplaces ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Indonesia
... - for example subsidies for two-wheeled electric vehicles. Purchasing power has risen for the middle-income segment, and government incentives have helped to push progress. Euromonitor International's Consumer Lending in Indonesia report establishes the size and ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Indonesia
... its growth slowed down compared to that seen in 2023. High use of mobile banking, digital wallets and QRIS payments drove robust rises for electronic payments; by contrast, declining use of debit cards was the ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Indonesia
... year’s record number of homecoming travellers, with holidays and increased toll tariff prices also helping – particularly those along the Trans Java toll road. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card Transactions in Indonesia report establishes the size ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Indonesia
... despite the rising threat from the continued expansion of pay-later transactions in Indonesia. The credit cards category benefits from targeting a different market segment and also offering cheaper annual interest rates compared to pay-later. The ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Indonesia
... growth has been the improvement in economic conditions, as well as the expanding car market – particularly the used car market. Promotional activities from players have also helped. The end of the year was a ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Indonesia
... of QR codes in retail channels and consumer foodservice channels, for example. Local consumers are increasingly drawn to the convenience offered by digital transactions and cashback, points and other promotions available through digital wallets. Euromonitor ... Read More
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