Category: Banking & Financial Services
Asia Banking & Financial Services
-
Charge Cards in Malaysia
... the limited number of issuers offering charge cards, which restricts their availability and hinders widespread adoption. In fact, many banks have ceased offering charge cards, especially commercial charge cards, due to the lack of demand. ... Read More
-
Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - China
... allowing for total growth to come in at 5.3% for the year, just under our previous forecast. We still expect a notably slowdown heading in 2025 though: annual growth in our latest projection is 3.6%. Read More
-
Debit Cards in Malaysia
... increasing consumer adoption of digital payments, alongside expanding merchant acceptance of card transactions. With more businesses across Malaysia installing point-of-sale (POS) terminals, debit cards are becoming a convenient and secure alternative to cash payments. Euromonitor ... Read More
-
Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Thailand
Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Thailand We continue to expect Thailand's economy to grow by 3% in 2025, following an estimated 2.7% expansion in 2024. Read More
-
Financial Cards and Payments in Malaysia
... shift toward a cashless society, fuelled by advancements in digital payment infrastructure and changing consumer preferences. Younger, tech-savvy Malaysians are a significant driver of this trend, with convenience and security among the top motivators for ... Read More
-
Debit Cards in Taiwan
... Taiwan in 2024. This trend suggests a move towards more frequent but lower value transactions, reflecting a shift in consumer behaviour towards using debit cards for everyday purchases and expenses. Euromonitor International's Debit Card Transactions ... Read More
-
Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific
... accelerated the pace of its cutting cycle with 50 basis point cuts in October and November. We expect 125 basis points of rate cuts over 2025. That should drive a lift in growth over the ... Read More
-
Credit Cards in Taiwan
... cards, and account for only a small share of the total. Euromonitor International's Credit Card Transactions in Taiwan report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit ... Read More
-
Charge Cards in Taiwan
... everyday transactions. Historically, charge cards have been less popular in Taiwan due to limited merchant acceptance compared with major card networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and JCB. Euromonitor International's Charge Card Transactions in Taiwan report ... Read More
-
Pre-Paid Cards in Taiwan
... different consumer preferences. Notably, while digital wallets offer convenience and efficiency, they often lack the ability to link to popular pre-paid cards such as EasyCard, which is a widely utilised transportation card in Taiwan that ... Read More
-
Consumer Credit in Taiwan
... Now, Pay Later (BNPL) platforms are emerging as key players in this transformation, catering to the needs of individuals who are new to the world of credit. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Taiwan report establishes ... Read More
-
Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Uzbekistan
... key trading partners like Russia and China and high global inflationary pressures will continue to weigh on growth. But we also forecast renewed strength in foreign direct investment this year and next which, along with ... Read More
-
Financial Cards and Payments in Taiwan
... in the market are adapting their strategies to meet the changing needs of customers, with a focus on providing seamless, convenient, and multi-faceted financial services to drive growth and retain a competitive edge in the ... Read More
-
Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Bangladesh
Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Bangladesh We still expect real GDP growth in Bangladesh will cool to 5.5% during FY2024/25 (ending in June 2025), after the economy expanded by 5.8% in FY2023/24. Read More
-
Consumer Credit in Malaysia
... the next year, the initiative requires businesses with annual revenues exceeding MYR100 million to comply by August 2024, while those with revenues between MYR25 million and MYR100 million must follow suit by January 2025. The ... Read More
-
Pre-Paid Cards in the Philippines
... increasingly offering pre-paid cards as an alternative to traditional debit and credit cards, especially for individuals who may not have access to or prefer not to use credit cards. These pre-paid products are more accessible ... Read More
-
Consumer Credit in the Philippines
... this expansion. Major banks, including Philippine National Bank (PNB), remain optimistic about future loan repayments as borrowing costs decrease. However, despite this positive outlook, there is still significant untapped potential in the country’s consumer credit ... Read More
-
Credit Cards in the Philippines
... Bank have expanded their credit card offerings, aligning with customers' evolving needs. In particular, the growing interest in travel among Filipinos has fuelled the popularity of travel-focused credit cards. Metrobank, for instance, has launched products ... Read More
-
Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - Hong Kong SAR
... While our expectations for growth next year are weak, possible front-loading of exports before US tariffs kick in add a material upside risk to our outlook. A near-term surge in consumption also remains a possibility. Read More
-
Financial Cards and Payments in the Philippines
... to gain ground. This trend is driven not only by the increased availability and accessibility of financial cards but also by broader economic factors, such as the growing middle class, expanding digital infrastructure, and the ... Read More
-
Debit Cards in the Philippines
... by the convenience they offer and the country’s expanding digital infrastructure. This shift towards digital payments is particularly evident among younger and more affluent Filipinos, many of whom now go more than a week without ... Read More
-
HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
... key employees, key competitors and major products and services. This up-to-the-minute company report will help you to formulate strategies to drive your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better. Scope ... Read More
-
Thailand Cards and Payments: Opportunities and Risks to 2028
... provides values and volumes for a number of key performance indicators in the industry, including credit transfers, cash, cards, direct debits and cheques during the review-period (2020-24e). The report also analyzes various payment card markets ... Read More
-
Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Cambodia
... We maintain an optimistic outlook for the Cambodian economy. We expect GDP growth of 6.4% y/y in 2025, up from an estimated 6.3% expansion in 2024. Despite downside risks, the overall growth outlook remains positive. Read More
-
HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd - Strategic SWOT Analysis Review
... key employees, key competitors and major products and services. This up-to-the-minute company report will help you to formulate strategies to drive your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better. Scope ... Read More
Research Assistance
