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Malaysian banks’ sector earnings on track for growth in 2025
Loan growth was stable in September, although household loan growth was slightly slower.
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BRI on track to hit full-year target despite lower Q3 profit results
BRI on track to hit full-year target despite lower Q3 profit results
Credit costs are guided to have a slight improvement in 2026.
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Visa, DealMe launch instant installment option for Vietnamese cardholders
Visa, DealMe launch instant installment option for Vietnamese cardholders
Pilot merchants include Shinsegae Duty Free and select clinics in South Korea.
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Bank Mandiri’s net profit still down in 9M 2025 but on track with full-year estimates
Bank Mandiri’s net profit still down in 9M 2025 but on track with full-year estimates
Next year may see higher loan growth, stable NIM, and opex normalisation.
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CBA reaffirms commitment to goodwill payments for affected customers
CBA reaffirms commitment to goodwill payments for affected customers
The bank has made approximately A$25m in goodwill payments to 87,000 accounts.
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ZA Bank rolls out Visa card offering stock rebates on spend
ZA Bank rolls out Visa card offering stock rebates on spend
Every eligible transaction of at least HK$10 or more has a chance to receive stocks as rebate.
13 hours ago
CBA’s digital home loan channel its fastest growing
CBA’s digital home loan channel its fastest growing
First-time home buyers have become more comfortable with digital loans, CBA said.
1 day ago
Ant Digital deepens support for Hong Kong's global push in fintech
Ant Digital deepens support for Hong Kong's global push in fintech
AI and cross-border financing services can help businesses expand in the country.
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Metrobank hits record $635.77m earnings in 9M 2025
Metrobank hits record $635.77m earnings in 9M 2025
NPL ratio of 1.7% is lower than the 3.6% industry average, the bank said.
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UnionBank names two senior hires for enterprise data and delivery
UnionBank names two senior hires for enterprise data and delivery
The appointments are effective 3 November 2025.
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Krungthai announces maintenance affecting UnionPay debit card use
Krungthai announces maintenance affecting UnionPay debit card use
The card will be temporarily unavailable for use on 11 November 2025.
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HDBank’s net profit up 17% to $562m in 9M 2025
HDBank’s net profit up 17% to $562m in 9M 2025
Non-interest income rose 178.6% year-on-year to $204.1m.
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ZA Bank advances IADS adoption to back HKMA’s Fintech 2030 goals
ZA Bank advances IADS adoption to back HKMA’s Fintech 2030 goals
Expansion aligns with HKMA’s Fintech 2030 vision.
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ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
This includes the A$240m ASIC settlement and A$285b related to PT Panin.
2 days ago
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
Australia is not building enough homes to make housing accessible, the CEO said.
2 days ago
Hang Seng Bank launches money lock feature
Hang Seng Bank launches money lock feature
Money locked cannot be withdrawn or transferred via online or phone banking.
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Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit
Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
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Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
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US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
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The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Banking Technology
Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
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The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit
GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
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It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
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Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.
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