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Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
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Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Sustainable fund inflows reach record high, but Asian firms register slowdown
Asia ex-Japan and China lost $22m of funding in Q4.
11 minutes ago
Bank of the Philippine Islands' issues $373m fixed-rate bonds due 2024
BPI Rise Bonds have an interest rate of 5.75% per annum.
4 hours ago
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
Revenue hit a record high, whilst consumer loans rose after acquiring Citi’s assets.
5 hours ago
Thailand's KBank targets 5-7% loan growth in 2023
Thailand's economy will recover unevenly, varying across different businesses, KBank's CEO noted.
3 days ago
High inflation, interest rates may increase Southeast Asian banks’ loan problems
Both asset quality and profits will weaken but should be manageable, says Moody’s.
3 days ago
Hong Kong’s card payments market to hit $106.7b in value by 2026
But rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions threaten growth.
4 days ago
Singapore banks to report flattish Q4 22 earnings amidst slow global growth
NIMs will rise but the expansion could decelerate due to higher funding costs.
4 days ago
Chart of the Week: India’s card payments market to reach $581.2b by 2026
The card payments market value grew 26.7% in 2022, according to estimates.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: BNP Paribas vows to slash oil lending; Bank of America employees awarded restricted stock
And Barclays names ex-Credit Suisse dealmaker as head of investment banking.
5 days ago
China overseas loan commitments dwindle as firms adapt “small is beautiful” approach
Only 28 new loan commitments were recorded in 2020 and 2021.
6 days ago
Korean banks’ bad loans ratio up 0.02ppt in November
Ratio reflects loans overdue by at least one month.
India’s Yes Bank saw profit drop 80% in Q4 2022: report
The bank aims to recover INR10b in the current quarter, its chief executive said.
Australian structured finance issuance slowdown imminent in 2023: S&P
The multiple interest rate raises will begin to bite on issuers.
Filipinos spent 9 years in total using digital lending apps in 2022
Over 2.3 million users actively used a digital lending platform at least once a month.
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
5 hours ago
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Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
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Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
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Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
Sustainable fund inflows reach record high, but Asian firms register slowdown
Asia ex-Japan and China lost $22m of funding in Q4.
11 minutes ago
Bank of the Philippine Islands' issues $373m fixed-rate bonds due 2024
BPI Rise Bonds have an interest rate of 5.75% per annum.
4 hours ago
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
Revenue hit a record high, whilst consumer loans rose after acquiring Citi’s assets.
5 hours ago
Thailand's KBank targets 5-7% loan growth in 2023
Thailand's economy will recover unevenly, varying across different businesses, KBank's CEO noted.
3 days ago
High inflation, interest rates may increase Southeast Asian banks’ loan problems
Both asset quality and profits will weaken but should be manageable, says Moody’s.
3 days ago
Hong Kong’s card payments market to hit $106.7b in value by 2026
But rising interest rates and ongoing geopolitical tensions threaten growth.
4 days ago
Singapore banks to report flattish Q4 22 earnings amidst slow global growth
NIMs will rise but the expansion could decelerate due to higher funding costs.
4 days ago
Chart of the Week: India’s card payments market to reach $581.2b by 2026
The card payments market value grew 26.7% in 2022, according to estimates.
5 days ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: BNP Paribas vows to slash oil lending; Bank of America employees awarded restricted stock
And Barclays names ex-Credit Suisse dealmaker as head of investment banking.
5 days ago
China overseas loan commitments dwindle as firms adapt “small is beautiful” approach
Only 28 new loan commitments were recorded in 2020 and 2021.
6 days ago
Korean banks’ bad loans ratio up 0.02ppt in November
Ratio reflects loans overdue by at least one month.
India’s Yes Bank saw profit drop 80% in Q4 2022: report
The bank aims to recover INR10b in the current quarter, its chief executive said.
Australian structured finance issuance slowdown imminent in 2023: S&P
The multiple interest rate raises will begin to bite on issuers.
Filipinos spent 9 years in total using digital lending apps in 2022
Over 2.3 million users actively used a digital lending platform at least once a month.
UnionBank net income up 12% to $233.59m in 2022
5 hours ago
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Exclusives
Retail Banking
Better rates, lower fees not enough for digital banks to make a profit: analyst
Those who can tap into their parents’ customer base have the best chance of success.
3 days ago
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Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2023 are now open for nominations
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Banks and financial institutions may now send their entries for the Wholesale Banking Awards, Retail Banking Awards, and Corporate and Investment Banking Awards.
Co-Written / Partner
Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2023 are now open for nominations
Banks and financial institutions may now send their entries for the Wholesale Banking Awards, Retail Banking Awards, and Corporate and Investment Banking Awards.
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