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Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp
Four of five clients use the bank’s mobile app regularly.
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SMBC becomes strategic partner of TOMODACHI Initiative leadership program
SMBC becomes strategic partner of TOMODACHI Initiative leadership program
The next program will involve 20 university undergraduate students in Japan.
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Kyongnam Bank likely to maintain good funding through 2026: Moody’s
Kyongnam Bank likely to maintain good funding through 2026: Moody’s
But construction and retail sector loans may be a weakness.
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Busan Bank’s asset quality and profitability poised to further weaken: report
Busan Bank’s asset quality and profitability poised to further weaken: report
It should maintain a strong funding structure thanks to its deposit base, however.
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NAB nabs Llyods UK banker as new group chief for digital, data, AI
NAB nabs Llyods UK banker as new group chief for digital, data, AI
Pete Steel previously spent 16 years at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia.
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Ping An Bank to maintain moderate profitability: Moody’s
Ping An Bank to maintain moderate profitability: Moody’s
Its write-offs and derisking of asset mix will keep asset quality stable.
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Thailand’s SCBX names Arak Sutivong as next CEO
Thailand’s SCBX names Arak Sutivong as next CEO
Incumbent CEO Arthid Nanthawithaya’s term will conclude on 31 December 2026.
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Krungsri and Schneider Electric promote energy efficiency in SMEs
Krungsri and Schneider Electric promote energy efficiency in SMEs
They will develop advanced energy technologies alongside financial solutions in Thailand.
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India’s banks poised for growth despite margin and cost pressures
India’s banks poised for growth despite margin and cost pressures
Impaired loans ratio and credit costs for most banks have bottomed, Fitch said.
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SCB extends $537.6m credit for SC Asset’s 17 premium housing projects
SCB extends $537.6m credit for SC Asset’s 17 premium housing projects
The bank sees opportunities in high-potential segments in the housing market.
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India lowers priority sector lending obligation of small finance banks
India lowers priority sector lending obligation of small finance banks
It is now just 60% overall, although flexible allocation is now just 20%.
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Citi names Nathan Swami as head of markets for Singapore
Citi names Nathan Swami as head of markets for Singapore
Smith Smithangura is retiring by the end of June 2025.
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Japan’s SMBC invests in biotechnology fund
Japan’s SMBC invests in biotechnology fund
ANV aims to create global biotech companies of Japanese origin.
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Natixis CIB to establish banking branch in Japan
Natixis CIB to establish banking branch in Japan
Its Tokyo branch had operated under a money lending license for three years.
2 days ago
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank to hold steady through 2026
Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank to hold steady through 2026
But formation of new bad loans remains a risk to its asset quality.
2 days ago
Thai banks’ earnings expected to drop 9% in Q2 on higher credit costs
Thai banks’ earnings expected to drop 9% in Q2 on higher credit costs
Kiatnakin Phatra and SCB X will likely log an increase in credit costs.
2 days ago
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Citi Singapore almost triples wealth transactions after digital revamp
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Singapore's banks leave more jobs unfilled as hiring slows
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For every two people who resign, only one post gets replaced.
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Many digital payment platforms remain disconnected from each other.
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Companies seek real-time liquidity management to avert cash-flow crisis
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There is increased corporate demand for liquidity and risk coverage, says HSBC.
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Gen Zers spur banking reinvention
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Young consumers are changing financial norms and expectations.
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Registry eyed to bridge Vietnam’s $90b trade finance gap
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It is expected to boost small importers and exporters’ access to bank credit.
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Aleta Planet launches payment app for Muslims
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The platform will soon let users find Muslim businesses in the region.
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