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Singapore banks face softer earnings as NIMs stay under pressure
DBS also noted growing focus on Singapore banks’ Hong Kong exposures.
2 days ago
Banks post record $1.2t profit in 2024: McKinsey
Banks post record $1.2t profit in 2024: McKinsey
If banks fail to adapt AI, global profit pools could fall by about $170b.
14 hours ago
PH financial sector targeted by Chinese-linked cyber group: report
PH financial sector targeted by Chinese-linked cyber group: report
The group relies on financial-themed phishing lures.
15 hours ago
Meezan Bank launches history book on its rise in Karachi
Meezan Bank launches history book on its rise in Karachi
The book is authored by researcher and writer Sibtain Naqvi.
15 hours ago
Bangkok Bank earnings forecasts raised up to 15%: CGS International
Bangkok Bank earnings forecasts raised up to 15%: CGS International
The bank posted a $420m (THB13.8b) net profit for the third quarter.
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Singapore banks to see NIM compression and management fee surge in Q3: UOBKayHian
Singapore banks to see NIM compression and management fee surge in Q3: UOBKayHian
Uncertainties cause the trends, the brokerage firm said.
1 day ago
Philippine central bank eases requirements on Islamic banking units
Philippine central bank eases requirements on Islamic banking units
Relaxed capital, processing fees, amongst others, for IBUs.
1 day ago
Weaker OCBC earnings seen as margin pressure persists: report
Weaker OCBC earnings seen as margin pressure persists: report
Its Q3 profit is expected to fall mid-single digits.
1 day ago
Jewel Changi, Mastercard renew partnership amidst rising visitor spend
Jewel Changi, Mastercard renew partnership amidst rising visitor spend
Cardholder privileges at airport offerings aim to boost spending.
1 day ago
Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank expected to maintain profitability
Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank expected to maintain profitability
Moody’s expects new delinquencies to stay low in the next 12-18 months.
1 day ago
Singapore banks show weak brand-experience alignment in 2025
Singapore banks show weak brand-experience alignment in 2025
Citibank and DBS were the only banks to achieve high rankings.
1 day ago
Philippine-based Asialink secures $75m loan from Standard Chartered
Philippine-based Asialink secures $75m loan from Standard Chartered
The $75m is set to provide fresh capital to MSMEs.
2 days ago
Fiuu launches QR codes for cash-on-delivery payments
Fiuu launches QR codes for cash-on-delivery payments
Users can receive packages from Pos Malaysia with cashless payments.
2 days ago
Philippine central bank expands overseas workers' retirement fund options
Philippine central bank expands overseas workers' retirement fund options
The rule change allows PERA-UITFs to invest in BSP securities.
2 days ago
BPI posts $858.5m net income as revenues climb 13% in 9M 2025
BPI posts $858.5m net income as revenues climb 13% in 9M 2025
The bank’s total assets reached $59.5b.
2 days ago
InstaPay, PESONet values surge 41% 9M 2025
InstaPay, PESONet values surge 41% 9M 2025
The period also saw 2.89 billion transactions.
2 days ago
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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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