Malaysian lenders see recovery path as banking conditions stabilize
Lower funding pressure and steadier demand may help banks regain momentum.
Asia
Philippine banks face ghost-account reckoning as biometrics push intensifies
Banks are moving to close fake accounts and strengthen customer verification systems.
Hong Kong banks expand account data sharing to fight fraud
Hong Kong banks are widening data-sharing tools to stop fraud, mule accounts and financial crime.
Malaysia bank loan growth seen at 4.5% to 5.5% in 2026
Malaysian banks are expected to post moderate loan growth in 2026 after a slower 2025.
Nestle ousts Schneider, appoints Freixe as replacement
Laurent Freixe named Nestle CEO immediately after Schneider departure triggered by Q1 sales miss.
Disney taps Josh D’Amaro as CEO replacing Bob Iger
Josh D’Amaro succeeds Bob Iger immediately as Disney CEO with Iger serving as executive chairman.
PayPal appoints HP CEO Enrique Lores as new leader
Enrique Lores joins PayPal Q3 2026, replacing interim leadership after Alex Chriss departure.
Dow names COO Karen Carter as next CEO succeeding Fitterling
Karen Carter to lead Dow as CEO from August 1, succeeding retiring Jim Fitterling after six-year tenure.
Agoda rolls out AI‑powered travel companion as Bangkok tech hub opens across APAC
Agoda is positioning itself as an AI‑powered travel companion, built from a new Bangkok tech hub.
Cushman & Wakefield Forecasts Strong 2026 Investments in SEA-6 Economies
Cushman & Wakefield projects sustained inflows into Southeast Asia’s key markets amid global shifts.
