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India amends ECB loan rules

It expanded the list of recognised lenders and simplified requirements for eligibility.

Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January

Lending for commercial complexes shrunk for the 14th straight month.

South Korea commits to overhaul its mutual savings banks

It will expand functions, tighten governance, and set up a company for NPL management.

MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services

SDS will begin to commercialise its data services.

India’s Bank of Baroda to log 1% to 1.2% ROAA over next two years

Loan portfolio is strong, but its international business could temper its net interest margin.

HSBC Singapore names two senior appointments for China proposition

Ying Wang and Irene Zeng’s new roles are aimed at helping Chinese businesses in their cross-border needs.

Malaysian bank lending rises 5% on more business loans

Business loans rose 4% whilst household loans grew 5.6%.

Public Bank’s Q4 profit up 2% QoQ as NIM begins recovery

Recovery is expected to gain traction in Q1 2026, said UOB Kay Hian.

Mastercard names Minsook Cho as Singapore Country Manager

She will oversee business operations and strategic direction in the market.

Societe Generale name Selina Cheung as head of ECM in APAC

Cheung was previously head of unified global banking APAC at UBS.

Citi invests in Japan’s Sakana AI

Citi says the investment will help Sakana AI in its international expansion.

MUFG and JICT to jointly promote autonomous driving deployment

The two companies have invested in US-based May Mobility.

Westpac rolls out Book a Banker tool for home loan appointments

It will be expanded to St.George, BankSA, and Bank of Melbourne in the coming months.

Norinchukin logs $636.78m profit for Apr-Dec 2025

Full-year profit will come lower as Nochu foresees a potential portfolio rebalance.