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NAB flags $504m in H1 impairment charges as Middle East conflict bites
NAB flags $504m in H1 impairment charges as Middle East conflict bites
It will apply a 1.5% discount to its dividend reinvestment plan to strengthen its capital position.
2 in 3 firms exploring transition finance: study
2 in 3 firms exploring transition finance: study
In APAC, 91% of companies expect stability or growth in the transition finance space.
Think tanks urge Bank of Korea to move from climate research to action
Think tanks urge Bank of Korea to move from climate research to action
The BOK is called to implement concrete policies that shift financial flows away from high-carbon sectors.
DBS Hong Kong to open Treasures Centre in Kowloon
DBS Hong Kong to open Treasures Centre in Kowloon
The three-storey place will serve the bank’s affluent clientele.
Crédit Agricole shifts 350 staff into new Japan office
Crédit Agricole shifts 350 staff into new Japan office
The group has opened a workplace on the 50th floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower.
CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB and the KL city hall will also host events, festivals, and even public arc initiatives.
UOB faces margin pressure in Q1 as fees ease
UOB faces margin pressure in Q1 as fees ease
Wealth management fees may grow at around 3.3% YoY during the quarter, said CGSI.
OCBC rolls out gen AI skills training programme for wealth advisors
OCBC rolls out gen AI skills training programme for wealth advisors
It is now live in Singapore and will be rolled out in Malaysia and Hong Kong at a later date.

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How can HSBC and StanChart-backed stablecoins change HKD payments?

Different target users may determine whether bank-led tokens gain everyday traction.

How can Vietnam lenders manage liquidity stress?

The loan-deposit growth gap pushes banks toward risky wholesale funding.

How can China balance bank pricing power with financial stability?

Lenders gain when prices rise but bear losses when loans sour.

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Retail Banking Foreign owners scale digital credit via Philippine rural banks
Digital lending models are stretching the rural banking mandate.
Banking Technology Japanese banks bet billions on Indian finance, tech growth
GFTN is working with both sides on talent, technology, and market access.
DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
Financial Technology ZA Bank’s Sidney Siu champions compliance by design
Governance isn’t a blocker, it’s a leadership tool.
Islamic Banking Islamic lenders hit digital wall on slow rollout
Products don’t evolve quickly due to extra layers of review.
Maybank Indonesia shifts to selective lending
The listed bank wants to ensure growth remains disciplined and resilient.
Cash Management From teller to group cash head: Tesy Mathew charts DBS’s cash evolution
Treasurers need better cash visibility as payments accelerate.

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