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CIMB's Thai auto sale frees $331.21m and improves profitability
CIMB's Thai auto sale frees $331.21m and improves profitability
CIMB Thai has been a drag to its parent company.
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BNI's 20.1% loan growth masks weakening private-sector demand
Wholesale segments are lifting up BNI’s loans.
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Nonbank finance, AI and war top APAC financial institutions’ risks in 2026
A protracted war could raise their credit losses by 25% or $180b, S&P warned.
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Fusion Bank’s loans double in 2025 on mainland firms’ overseas ambitions
Its commercial loan balance rose to HK$2.3b, it said.
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Malaysia rolls out $1.26b loan facility to aid SMEs amidst Middle East disruptions
Eligible SMEs can obtain a working capital loan of up to MYR750,000 (about $189,000).
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Bank Central Asia's margin falls in Q1 as wholesale competition weighs
The bank is implied to be sitting on excess liquidity, said UOB Kay Hian.
Citi hires Bhavin Shukla to lead infrastructure banking in JANA and Asia South
He joins from J.P. Morgan, where he was a managing director.
GXS Bank, Funding Societies offer property‑backed SME financing in Singapore
New product offers up to $1.57m financing for SG SMEs using residential or commercial property as collateral.
Thai banks hit $0.38t loan book as profit falls 2.2%
Krung Thai Bank held the largest portfolio at THB2.80t after a 4.2% yearly increase.
CIMB sees no Q1 asset quality hit from oil shock
Direct, first-order impact on its overall portfolio is likely to be contained, according to management.
Singapore bank margins hit as SGD tightening triggers 'safe-haven flush'
Stronger SGD attracts global capital seeking safety from Middle East instability.
How can foreign ownership shape India’s financial institutions?
Capital access may improve but credit impact depends on risk discipline and governance.
Australia offers zero-interest loans for fuel-hit firms under A$1b program
ANZ and NAB confirmed they will offer the zero-interest loans.
2 in 3 firms exploring transition finance: study
In APAC, 91% of companies expect stability or growth in the transition finance space.
Taiwan SME loans rise to $520.63m in February
The average NPL ratio is the same as in January.
Hong Kong’s gig workers face loan hurdles despite 95% holding prime credit status
About 82% of gig workers met payment obligations vs 80% of the city’s general population.
Philippine loan relief helps banks avoid NPL spike despite profit hit
Credit losses remain elevated.
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