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Korean banks see Q4 net incomes halved on costs and FX losses
Korean banks see Q4 net incomes halved on costs and FX losses
Loan growth will remain challenging in FY2026, CreditSights said.
5 hours ago
Norinchukin Bank to accept $36.37m capital subscription
Norinchukin Bank to accept $36.37m capital subscription
Nochu recently announced plans to support affiliate JA Mitsui Leasing.
5 hours ago
SCB expands cardless withdrawals to 9,200 ATMs with new partners
SCB expands cardless withdrawals to 9,200 ATMs with new partners
SCB first introduced cardless ATM withdrawal services in 2021.
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Taiwan bank loans hit $1.43t in Dec 2025 as bad debts drop
Taiwan bank loans hit $1.43t in Dec 2025 as bad debts drop
Coverage allowance for NPLs rose to 917.43%.
6 hours ago
Taiwan SME loans jump $17.38b in 2025 as banks hit 120% target
Taiwan SME loans jump $17.38b in 2025 as banks hit 120% target
SME loans made up 64.81% of total loans extended to all enterprises.
6 hours ago
Norinchukin Innovation Fund invests in Mooji Meats
Norinchukin Innovation Fund invests in Mooji Meats
Mooji Meats’ plant-based steak products are sold under the Offbeast brand.
6 hours ago
Standard Chartered launches SC Shop and Earn cashback on SC Mobile
Standard Chartered launches SC Shop and Earn cashback on SC Mobile
Priorty Private and Priorty Banking clients can earn up to 6.9% cashback on Agoda and Expedia.
3 days ago
SMBC to launch new startup video pitch platform as deal flow source
SMBC to launch new startup video pitch platform as deal flow source
GoAhead invests in seed and early stage startups.
3 days ago
Indian bank credit jumps 14.4% in December as gold loans double
Indian bank credit jumps 14.4% in December as gold loans double
Power segment and ports drive infrastructure credit growth.
3 days ago
Singaporeans’ travel spend shift to Asia for snow and healthcare
Singaporeans’ travel spend shift to Asia for snow and healthcare
They’re traveling to Thailand and South Korea for medical services.
3 days ago
BNI braces for NIM compression in 2026 on tighter H1 liquidity
BNI braces for NIM compression in 2026 on tighter H1 liquidity
NIM is estimated to fall between 3.5% to 3.8%, lower than Q4 2025’s 3.9%.
3 days ago
UOB set for growth as DBS, OCBC earnings hold steady: report
UOB set for growth as DBS, OCBC earnings hold steady: report
The sector benefited from dividend potential and provision write-backs.
3 days ago
Cybercriminals exploit identities across APAC finance
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Cybercriminals exploit identities across APAC finance
Deepfakes, phishing and stolen credentials are driving banks to overhaul authentication.
4 days ago
MUFG’s profit up 3.7% to $11.5b in 9M 2025 as operating profit nearly triples
MUFG’s profit up 3.7% to $11.5b in 9M 2025 as operating profit nearly triples
Net operating profit and net income have reached over 80% of full-year targets.
4 days ago
MUFG launches Artemis Ventures with $318.9m equity fund target
MUFG launches Artemis Ventures with $318.9m equity fund target
It will invest in mid-to-late stage startups, primarily those based in Japan.
4 days ago
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How can Indian lenders balance loan growth and risk?
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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