Category: Financial Services
Asia Financial Services
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - South Korea
... provide a boost to exports next year. However, economic policy uncertainty will undermine South Korea's investment recovery. We trimmed our medium-term GDP forecasts due to our assumption about targeted tariffs being introduced in 2026. Blanket ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Asia Pacific - China
... to reflect the impact from the US presidential election. We currently assume the US will impose 30% tariffs on China starting in 2026, which could lower its annual average GDP growth to 3.7% y/y during ... Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Vietnam
... and 6.5% next. Strong industrial production in July and August offset the weakness in September this year despite the impact from Typhoon Yagi. Manufacturing will continue to be the primary engine of growth in 2025. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Malaysia
... much of this year is unlikely to persist while the low base from a year ago drops out of the comparison. Growing inflationary risks and currency pressures suggest no change to monetary policy next year. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Papua New Guinea
... a healthy 4.8% this year. Economic activity in the export-dominated economy will be driven mainly by its extraction sector, with high gold prices and increased mining production combining to fuel growth next year and beyond. Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Laos
... emigration to neighbouring countries, which has exacerbated existing challenges for human capital. We anticipate a recovery will begin in 2026 when we expect the GDP growth rate to reach 4.0%, rising to 4.3% in 2027. Read More
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Economy of Turkiye 2024
... of industrial progress over several decades and its export profile is that of an advanced country. It has recently experienced a burst of high inflation due to political control of interest rates and the aftermath ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Singapore
... increasingly being used for low to medium value transactions, such as transportation, dining, and other day-to-day purchases. They have become especially popular amongst students and younger working adults, as they offer a convenient and flexible ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Singapore
... of such cards across multiple payment scenarios. These cards are increasingly being adopted for e-commerce, public transport, and cross-border transactions, providing users with more flexibility compared with closed loop alternatives. A significant driver of growth ... Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Singapore
... 2024, underpinned by economic growth and strong consumer spending. Despite global uncertainties, Singapore’s economy grew by 4.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, extending the average growth in the first half of 3.0%. This ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Singapore
... see only low growth in 2024. The primary reason for this is the limited merchant acceptance of charge cards, such as those issued by American Express (Amex) and Diners Club, compared with the widespread acceptance ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Singapore
... to reach 15-16 million in 2024, with tourism receipts estimated at between SGD26 billion and SGD28 billion, marking a return to near pre-pandemic (2019) levels. This resurgence in tourism has directly boosted consumer spending, particularly ... Read More
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Pre-Paid Cards in Hong Kong, China
... all continuing to rise in 2024. This is in contrast to the niche of closed loop pre-paid cards, which continues to lose popularity and is dominated by merchant issued gift cards. Euromonitor International's Pre-Paid Card ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Maldives
... grow by a moderate 3.9% in 2025, after expanding by 7.3% this year. Our outlook accounts for the government's plan to reduce public sector investment, particularly in construction, in an effort to contain fiscal deficits. Read More
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Financial Cards and Payments in Hong Kong, China
... value, despite the higher number of debit cards in circulation. Credit cards dominates value due to higher spending, attractive rewards and wide acceptance. Debit cards, primarily linked to the local EPS system, have become a ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Afghanistan
... still require humanitarian assistance, the UN has only received 30% of its current $3bn aid target. Limited contributions constrain the support charities provide to those facing chronic poverty and food insecurity, weighing heavily on the ... Read More
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Charge Cards in Hong Kong, China
... these high-spending individuals tend to prioritise the quality of their travel experience and are likely to spend more than twice that of the average consumer. This trend relates to experiential luxury, where HNWIs value staying ... Read More
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Credit Cards in Hong Kong, China
... actively using their existing credit cards, and financial institutions are extending more lines of credit. Hong Kong’s credit cardholders continue to use their existing cards’ loyalty programmes to spend, rather than applying for new cards. ... Read More
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Debit Cards in Hong Kong, China
... penetration rate is high, with 3.4 cards per inhabitant, credit and charge cards dominate, accounting for 70% share of card payment value due to attractive reward programmes. Euromonitor International's Debit Card Transactions in Hong Kong, ... Read More
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Consumer Credit in Singapore
... post-pandemic surge seen in previous years. Euromonitor International's Consumer Credit in Singapore report establishes the size and structure of the market for ATMs cards, smart cards, credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, pre-paid cards and ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Macau, China
... to a 12.4% expansion and expect growth will moderate further next year. This partly reflects our view of an economic slowdown for mainland China. We forecast Macau's economy will expand by just 4.7% in 2025. Read More
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Analysis by Region - Emerging Markets - Azerbaijan
... trend. Government investment in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and other priority areas such as gas extraction and trade infrastructure will remain key growth drivers. Household consumption growth will moderate as higher headline inflation will weigh on ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - Brunei
... 4.0% y/y in Q2, driven by new supply from the Salman offshore oil field. We anticipate that increases in oil production will support overall GDP growth. Additionally, the September Business Sentiment Index shows that firms ... Read More
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Macro - Country Economic Forecasts - East Timor
... 3.3%. Assuming that the field runs out by year's end, GDP growth will likely reach 3.9% y/y in 2025 from an expansion of fiscal policy, as the budget for 2025 is USD2.5bn, up from USD2bn ... Read More
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United States Health Insurance Market: Market Size, Forecast, Insights, Segmentation, and Competitive Landscape with Impact of COVID-19 & Russia-Ukraine War
... 6.1% during 2025-2034. This report on United States health insurance market report provides holistic understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. The report presents a clear picture of ... Read More
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