Asian Banking & Finance

 ZA Bank said users most frequently invested in information technology, consumer discretionary, and healthcare sectors.

The Hong Kong dollar loan-to-deposit ratio edged down to 73.2% at end-November from 73.6% at end-October. 

 BSP said it will establish an ISO 20022 Harmonization Industry Project Team to coordinate the industry-wide transition.

The RBF quota assignment considers past facility usage and pipeline.

Mandatory face-to-face verification adds new layer of deposit protection

Sandbox aims to assist pilot sectors in leveraging IP assets

The upgrade reflects stronger compliance and effectiveness in tackling money laundering.

PAObank chief executive Ronald Iu said the capital injection reflects shareholder support.

The bank deploys capital, talent, and global investor networks to help startups scale.

Higher interest rates and weaker demand strain corporate balance sheets across the region.

The CEO has guided that the outlook for 2026 is gloomy, reports UOBKH.

BRI has the largest absolute exposure whilst BRIS has high exposure, UOBKH said.

Investment banking revenue in Japan more than doubled, it said.

Wealth management inflows and activities are expected to be robust.