Category: Banking & Financial Services
Asia Banking & Financial Services
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Debit Cards in Thailand
... for cash withdrawals, with in-store and online purchases accounting for only a small fraction of transactions. However, many banks now offer cardless cash withdrawals through mobile banking apps, allowing customers to access cash at ATMs ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Thailand
... the launch of major office building projects, and reduced fares for MRT and BTS services under the new government’s economic stimulus programme. The introduction of the MRT Yellow and Pink Lines has played a significant ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Thailand
... for more than a quarter of all transactions by volume in 2024, marking a sharp rise from the beginning of the review period. This rapid growth is driven by changing consumer behaviours, as more Thais ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Vietnam
... growing consumer awareness of the benefits of digital payments, such as enhanced convenience, improved security, simplified record-keeping, and easier online shopping experiences. Financial cards also offer attractive incentives, including discounts and cashback rewards, while promoting ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Vietnam
... cards for their purchases. These cards offer a convenient, cashless payment option and are especially attractive because they require no financial assessment or existing bank account. Pre-paid cards also provide an effective way to manage ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Thailand
... rely on loans to sustain their standard of living, pushing the nation’s debt-to-income ratio to significant levels. This situation has been compounded by the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which disrupted employment and income ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Vietnam
... allowing for quicker and more convenient access to small loans, which should help reduce reliance on black credit. However, increases in lending have also been accompanied by a gradual rise in bad debt ratios, as ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Vietnam
... customer benefits. Local banks such as Techcombank, VP Bank, and Vietcombank have incentivised the use of debit cards for payments through cashback offers, discounts, and other cost-saving perks, making them a popular choice for consumers. ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Thailand
... Card, the company’s flagship product in Thailand, is aimed at individuals with an annual income of at least THB1.2 million, with an upfront annual fee of THB40,000. Despite this, AMEX positions the card’s benefits as ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Thailand
... over 80% of total card transactions by value. Consumers are drawn to credit cards for their attractive rewards programmes, exclusive perks, and the ability to defer payments. Unlike debit cards, credit cards are often viewed ... Read More
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Store Cards in Thailand
... and larger promotional campaigns are playing a key role in stimulating consumer spending. Leading retail chain HomePro, for example, has introduced an appealing trade-in programme for old electronic appliances, offering customers discounts of up to ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Vietnam
... Within this, commercial credit cards are leading growth, fuelled by rising demand from SMEs and micro-enterprises. Despite the government’s efforts to increase lending capital for businesses, many smaller companies still struggle to meet stringent credit ... Read More
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India Asset Management - Industry Report
... the most attractive acquisition opportunities • Analyse industry trends • Benchmark their own financial performance Using an exclusive methodology, a quick glance of this Asset Management (India) report will tell you the companies that have ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Malaysia
... ago dropping out of the comparison, the strong momentum through much of this year is unlikely to persist. Due to growing inflationary risks and currency pressures, we don’t think monetary policy will change next year. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Singapore
... ago dropping out of the comparison. We assume economic momentum has dropped back in Q4 but will rebound gradually over 2025. Inflation is now within the Monetary Authority of Singapore's soft target of "just below ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Taiwan
... from 4.2% in 2024, partly due to the high base effect. Plus, trends are diverging within the local tech sector – AI-related industries are maintaining their steady performance while consumers' electronic products are facing challenges. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - South Korea
... the Constitutional Court decides on the impeachment motion. Domestic uncertainty and global trade policies will likely weigh on investment, while higher US growth might support exports next year. We've maintained our 2024 GDP growth forecast ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - China
... stimulus. We remain concerned about the deflationary risks in the economy and have downgraded our 2025 average inflation forecast to 0.4% y/y from 1.6% prior. Core inflation, which is a better gauge of domestic demand-supply ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Indonesia
... Markets - Indonesia We maintain our GDP growth forecasts for Indonesia at 5.0% y/y for both this year and next. Private consumption remains a key growth engine for the economy, and will likely stay resilient. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Philippines
... 2025, following an estimated 5.8% expansion in 2024. Due to concerns about the job market and income outlook, the growth of private consumption is expected to improve only gradually from this year's relatively weak performance. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Sri Lanka
... plan, and the mini budget includes restrained fiscal spending. Sri Lanka's GDP grew by 5.5% y/y in Q3, driven by a 10.8% y/y expansion in industrial activities, particularly construction. We raised our 2024 GDP growth ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Japan
... the upcoming quarters as a recovery in households' real income will support consumption. But exports will likely stay stagnant as weak demand from the EU counteracts the benefits from chip cycle upticks, limiting overall growth. Read More
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Credit Cards in Malaysia
... living, have driven more Malaysians to rely on credit cards to manage their day-to-day expenses. Additionally, consumer spending per transaction has risen, as credit cards are favoured for higher-value purchases compared to debit cards. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Malaysia
... strongly promoting the adoption of digital payments to enhance efficiency and streamline financial transactions across various sectors. Pre-paid cards offer a solution for people who are unbanked, enabling them to access a wide range of ... Read More
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Industry - Country Industry Forecasts - Japan
... the average quarterly growth will be modest at 0.2%. Domestic demand will remain soft as weak yen will limit the households’ real income gains, while higher US policy uncertainty is likely to dampen investment appetites. Read More
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