Category: Banking & Financial Services
Asia Banking & Financial Services
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Consumer Lending in Thailand
... revival in tourism has led to an upturn in consumer confidence across Thai society. Financial operators have launched promotional campaigns to tap into this renewed interest in consumer spending with very positive effects in card ... Read More
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Cambodia In-depth PEST Insights
... analysis. Synopsis Understand the political system in Cambodia through analysis of key figures in the country and governance indicators. Understand the economic situation in Cambodia through a balanced assessment of core macroeconomic issues. Understand customer ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Turkey
... and foreign exchange rates have made consumers more reliant on lending solutions. Consumers are seeking ways to offset the impact of escalating costs. The challenging situation has created greater opportunities for individuals to exploit their ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Singapore
... in overall consumer lending, coinciding with the country's ongoing shift towards digitalisation. Euromonitor International's Consumer Lending in Singapore report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Vietnam
... Circular No. 06/2023/TT-NHNN on 28 June 2023, amending and supplementing certain provisions of Circular No. 39/2016/TT-NHNN, which regulates credit activities of credit institutions and foreign bank branches, regarding additional regulations on loan approval through electronic ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Hong Kong, China
... of the pandemic. Residents are now showing a strong and sustained interest in reallocating their spending from daily expenses in Hong Kong towards their outbound travel budget. Hong Kong's outbound expenditure is set to recover ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Hong Kong, China
... This is mainly being driven by overseas consumption due to revenge travel after borders reopened in the fourth quarter of 2022. Credit cards remain as a top-of-mind payment option for local consumers. Euromonitor International's Financial ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Singapore
... of travel and tourism activities in numerous countries across the Asia Pacific region has led to a rapid upsurge in travel expenditure, consequently driving the overall expansion of card lending as well as consumer credit ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Hong Kong, China
... interest among local residents to explore the mainland during weekends or holidays, Octopus has strategically capitalised on the integration of the Greater Bay Area. To cater for the needs of Hong Kong residents travelling to ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Hong Kong, China
... Diners Club are determined to customise their latest offers to better cater for this shrinking client base. Following the reopening of borders, there has been a surge in revenge travel, leading to a significant shift ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Lao PDR
... therefore revised our 2024 GDP growth forecast to 4.6% y/y. Our updated forecast reflects lower household real income due to elevated inflation that is being driven by rapid kip depreciation and high global commodity prices. Read More
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Consumer Lending in the Philippines
... share of consumers also resorted to loans to manage their expenses. Notably, there has been a rise in loans, especially in credit cards and personal loans. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Taiwan
... of institutions holding significant liquid funds. Taiwanese consumers are increasingly open to borrowing credit, a trend driven by economic stability, technological advancements, and streamlined credit procedures. Euromonitor International's Consumer Lending in Taiwan report establishes the ... Read More
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Store Cards in Turkey
... payment in specific retail outlets. Over the forecast period, prospects for store cards remain weak as consumers seeking “pay later” functionality have the established option of credit cards. Euromonitor International's Store Card Transactions in Turkey ... Read More
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Global Macroeconomic Outlook - Q4 2023 Update
... such as anticipated real disposable income growth, a diminished influence of rate hikes on growth, and the expected recovery in industrial activity are set to strengthen global growth in the year ahead. However, potential challenges ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in China
... However, growth in consumer lending in China is expected to be slow, following the sluggish growth of domestic consumption and an ongoing real estate crisis, which is raising concerns over the stability of the financial ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Singapore
... restrictions have been removed. The revival of international travel, encompassing both personal and business purposes, has played a pivotal role in driving the growth of charge card transactions. Charge cardholders, often comprising individuals who are ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore
... driven by the rise of digitalisation, empowering payment industry stakeholders to create seamless payment solutions for both card-based and electronic direct/ACH transactions. As a result, paperless contactless payments have gained significant traction throughout Singapore. Euromonitor ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Singapore
... travel has become the key growth driver for recent credit card offerings and promotional campaigns, resulting in a highly competitive landscape. To meet the ongoing demand and capitalise on the increasing desire for travel experiences, ... Read More
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Consumer Lending in Japan
... players, such as LINE Pocket Money by LINE Credit Corporation and Merpay Smart Money by Merpay Inc, have different screening methods compared to conventional loan service providers, making them even more accessible for consumers, especially ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore
... convenient payment solution for various modes of public transportation, but it has also garnered popularity among Singaporeans travelling abroad. EZ-link previously launched its digital wallet application, EZ-link Wallet, integrating the pre-paid card with users' mobile ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Singapore
... generally outpaced by those offered by credit cards. However, in an attempt to stimulate the acceptance and utilisation of debit card transactions, several local banks and prominent debit card issuers have formed collaborations with various ... Read More
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Singapore Exchange Limited - Digital transformation strategies
... contracts. Singapore Exchange Limited (SGX) is a financial market “infrastructure,” operating equity, derivatives, and fixed income markets. It offers trading, listing, settlement, clearing, depository, and data services, with approximately 80% of listed bonds and 40% ... Read More
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APAC Real-Time Payment Monetization
... development of cloud and API-based solutions are transforming the industry and its processing workflows. As a result, businesses will transform to offer payment capability in their portfolio during the next few years. Fundamentally, embedded payments ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Afghanistan
... 1.6% previously, following an 11.8% contraction in 2022. The downgrade reflects the three earthquakes that occurred within a week in mid-October and the Taliban's rule over the country, which continues to negatively affect the economy. Read More
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