Asia Banking
Bank Indonesia’s credibility at risk as markets watch and wait
Indonesia’s central bank is finding itself under sharper investor scrutiny after Governor Perry Warjiyo confirmed a new “burden-sharing” arrangement with the government.
IMF urges Islamabad to strengthen State Bank of Pakistan independence
The International Monetary Fund has called on Pakistan to remove the finance secretary from the State Bank of Pakistan’s board and fill two long-vacant deputy governor positions.
Indonesia’s innovative Payment ID raises privacy concerns
Bank Indonesia has introduced a new identity for the national payment system, marking a shift towards a more unified, secure, and innovative financial ecosystem
Philippines growth holds steady as rate cuts remain in view
The Philippine economy recorded stronger growth in the second quarter of 2025 compared with the first, primarily due to a spike in goods exports ahead of impending tariffs.
South Korea’s tax reform triggers investor concerns
What was once a buoyant rally under President Lee Jae Myung’s pledge to lift the Kospi to 5,000 points is now shadowed by concerns over the economic implications of sweeping tax changes.