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ANZ logs $1.38b profit in Q1 2026 on higher deposits and improved costs
ANZ logs $1.38b profit in Q1 2026 on higher deposits and improved costs
The bank’s productivity program is underway, said CEO Nuno Matos.
21 hours ago
DBS to focus on tech resilience and grow fee income in 2026: analyst
DBS to focus on tech resilience and grow fee income in 2026: analyst
The bank should balance increased distributions and M&As, an analyst said.
21 hours ago
SMBC appoints Salim Zaman as global head of FX
SMBC appoints Salim Zaman as global head of FX
Zaman will continue to serve as co-head of global markets and treasury in APAC.
22 hours ago
Hong Leong Bank rebrands wealth segment as HLB Priority and revamps centres
Hong Leong Bank rebrands wealth segment as HLB Priority and revamps centres
Modernisation of priority centres is scheduled to be completed around March 2026.
22 hours ago
CBA credit losses seen steady as debt risks linger: S&P
CBA credit losses seen steady as debt risks linger: S&P
The bank is vulnerable to housing-related risks.
1 day ago
Bank J. Safra Sarasin names Dong Chen as Asia CIO
Bank J. Safra Sarasin names Dong Chen as Asia CIO
Chen worked at J.P. Morgan Private Bank and Pictet Wealth Management.
1 day ago
OCBC enables Weixin Pay QR payments via bank app
OCBC enables Weixin Pay QR payments via bank app
Customers will see rates in real-time before making a transaction.
1 day ago
Chubb launches Chubb Wealth with no platform fees for HNWs
Chubb launches Chubb Wealth with no platform fees for HNWs
Minimum investment for mutual funds starts for as low as US$100.
1 day ago
HSBC Singapore names Suzy White to its board
CBA earnings up 1% YoY to A$718m in H1 as deposit margins fall
CBA earnings up 1% YoY to A$718m in H1 as deposit margins fall
Customer margins remained flat during the period.
1 day ago
NAB offers everyday banking appointments via Zoom call
NAB offers everyday banking appointments via Zoom call
Customers can self-book appointments at the NAB website starting March.
2 days ago
Westpac rolls out Copilot to 35,000 global staff
Westpac rolls out Copilot to 35,000 global staff
Its teams have already built several AI agents for HR and IT.
2 days ago
SBI hits record net profit of $2.32b in Q3 FY2026
SBI hits record net profit of $2.32b in Q3 FY2026
Operating profit rose almost 40% although NIM fell to 3.12%.
2 days ago
Antom and XPENG add AlipayHK payments across 1,600 EV chargers
Antom and XPENG add AlipayHK payments across 1,600 EV chargers
The service is available in Hong Kong and will expand to SEA markets later in 2026.
2 days ago
Philippine bank lending hits 9.2% in December
Philippine bank lending hits 9.2% in December
Loans to non-residents declined faster than the previous month, however.
2 days ago
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Reforms could help improve efficiency, especially of state banks.
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BNI speeds approvals as centralised trade platform takes hold
Processing is now completed in less than 24 hours.
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Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
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Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
Branch Banking
Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub
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An internal staircase now connects the corporate and wealth management teams across two levels.
Cards & Payments
XTransfer targets $20t market with Alipay-style instant transfers
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Buyers and sellers can complete transfers 24/7 in as fast as 15 minutes.
Cards & Payments
Visa urges banks to bridge data gap as payment choice surges
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One bank doubled its cards in force and grew payment volumes by over 20%.
Financial Technology
GFTN targets growth-stage fintechs with $200m fund
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The focus will be on firms that have shown commercial traction and scale.
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