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SCB X’s net profit rose 8.1% to $1.51b in 2025
SCB X’s net profit rose 8.1% to $1.51b in 2025
But its loan portfolio contracted and net interest income dropped 8%.
11 hours ago
Mega ICBC's problem loans may rise on SME and tariff risks: Moody’s
Mega ICBC's problem loans may rise on SME and tariff risks: Moody’s
The bank’s foreign currency loan portfolio may benefit from higher USD lending margins, however.
12 hours ago
Maybank targets 13%–14% ROE by 2030 under ROAR30 strategy
Maybank targets 13%–14% ROE by 2030 under ROAR30 strategy
It aims for a NIM of over 2.05% and a cost-to-income ratio of not more than 47%.
14 hours ago
OCBC sets up securities financing unit to mobilise idle assets
OCBC sets up securities financing unit to mobilise idle assets
Customers have the chance to earn fee income from lending out their idle securities.
1 day ago
Modern card issuing doubles as banks shift from UX to cost
Modern card issuing doubles as banks shift from UX to cost
The number of cards issued this way is expected to be at 1.6 billion by 2030.
1 day ago
Trust is first banking app in Singapore to offer fractional trading
Trust is first banking app in Singapore to offer fractional trading
It now gives access to over 7,000 US stocks and ETFs.
1 day ago
Moneymax launches credit push as 95% of Filipinos “credit invisible”
Moneymax launches credit push as 95% of Filipinos “credit invisible”
The company will release guides and hold webinars in partnership with the CCAP.
1 day ago
Airwallex buys Paynuri to enter South Korea payments market
Airwallex buys Paynuri to enter South Korea payments market
It plans to hire 20 employees in the market in 2026.
1 day ago
SMBC to transform India branches into subsidiary after conditional RBI nod
SMBC to transform India branches into subsidiary after conditional RBI nod
The Japanese megabank will transform its local presence into a centralised corporate structure.
2 days ago
Taiwan card sales fell to $12.55b in November
Taiwan card sales fell to $12.55b in November
Revolving credit also came in much lower than the previous month.
2 days ago
India's Canara Bank enables UPI payments on ai1Pe app
India's Canara Bank enables UPI payments on ai1Pe app
Canara Bank now has access to the latest UPI functions and updates.
2 days ago
UOB logs ‘highest’ Copilot usage amidst 40-branch rollout
UOB logs ‘highest’ Copilot usage amidst 40-branch rollout
Specialised digital assistants now manage product inquiries across Singapore.
2 days ago
ICICI profit slips as provisions more than double in Q3 2026
ICICI profit slips as provisions more than double in Q3 2026
The bank had to make a $143m for regulatory compliance related to agri loans.
2 days ago
Krungthai Card faces slower 2026 loan growth outlook: analyst
Krungthai Card faces slower 2026 loan growth outlook: analyst
Management reported that credit card spending growth just 0.1% for the 11M period.
2 days ago
HDFC Bank enables digital rupee payments for merchants
HDFC Bank enables digital rupee payments for merchants
SmartGateway merchants can now accept CBDC or digital rupee payments.
2 days ago
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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%.
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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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Singapore keeps retail out of crypto for now
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The central bank is unlikely to change its stance in the next two to three years.
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Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens
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Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.
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HSBC: Human oversight key as AI advances
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AI tools should be deployed with strong oversight.
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