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Mizuho to acquire majority of Upsider’s shares for $309.8m
Mizuho to acquire majority of Upsider’s shares for $309.8m
Upsider provides corporate credit card and invoice payment services.
How technology and regulation are reshaping the lending landscape
Asia's lending shifts fast: tech, AI, and regulation reshape how banks compete and lend.
Mizuho to acquire 100% shares of energy advisory firm August & Co
The August & Co brand will be maintained.
Malaysia’s CIMB sees slower loan growth on ‘cautious’ business clients
The new business loans pipeline is reportedly weak post-Liberation Day.
Indonesia banks apply tighter lending standards in Q2 2025
Respondents are optimistic regarding credit growth until end-2025.
Malaysian bank’s gross impaired loans could rise by 5.6% in FY2025
Hong Leong Bank and Public Bank may be least impacted if GILs rise by 10%-30%.
ADB maintains strong capital as lending and leverage rise
It is expected to release $10.3b in climate financing to its sovereign borrowers.
Credit unions could see up to $10b uplift by closing tech gaps
They will have to overcome weaker digital sales and outdated platforms.
Australia probes debt firms over term breaches and poor service
They may be failing to meet agreement terms or charging high fees, amongst others.
Bangkok Bank likely to miss 2025 net interest margin target
Its Q2 2025 earnings growth was flat year-on-year.
Property strains weighs on CMB Wing Lung’s asset quality: Moody’s
Fee income will support the bank’s profitability
Indonesia consumer loan growth may slow as banks tighten risk rules
CGS International observed higher rejection rates and mortgage rate increases.
Westpac eases home loan rules for self-employed Australians
It now requires only one year of income records, rather than the previous two.
Chinese yuan loans, deposits rose in H1 2025
Outstanding yuan loans grew 7.1% to $37.41t.
South Korean banks to tighten household lending standards in Q3
This was due to the strengthening of household debt regulations.
Japanese banks seek higher interest incomes on rising rates, tamed deposit costs
Credit costs and nonperforming loans remain stable for the banking sector.
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $70.5b by 2030
It plans to grow its sustainable finance capabilities to support regional and national plans.
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