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Mizuho net income climbs to $8.2b in fiscal 2025
Mizuho net income climbs to $8.2b in fiscal 2025
Basic income per common share increased to $2.89 from $1.45.
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Crédit Agricole CIB launches AI to replace manual ESG reviews
Crédit Agricole CIB launches AI to replace manual ESG reviews
The platform was first tested in Hong Kong before a wider APAC expansion.
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Margin squeeze to hit Thai bank earnings
Margin squeeze to hit Thai bank earnings
Loan growth holds up, but CGSI expects weaker profitability across eight lenders in Q2.
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Singapore’s Ant International takes embedded finance arm Bettr to Brazil
Singapore’s Ant International takes embedded finance arm Bettr to Brazil
The QI Tech deal expands SME lending and BNPL in Brazil.
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Philippine central bank revises payments framework to protect consumers
Philippine central bank revises payments framework to protect consumers
Banks and e-wallets must justify charges under the updated rules.
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Philippine banks’ loan repayments slash foreign capital inflows
Philippine banks’ loan repayments slash foreign capital inflows
Financial account net inflows fell to $2.4b from $7.4b in the prior year.
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PNB, JCB card debuts as Japan travel demand grows
PNB, JCB card debuts as Japan travel demand grows
Cardholders can access selected overseas airport lounges and multilingual travel assistance.
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Maybank arms relationship managers with new AI advisory tools
Maybank arms relationship managers with new AI advisory tools
Advisor Assist gives insights, portfolio risk analytics, and next action recommendations.
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Airwallex raises $320m in Series H funding round
Airwallex raises $320m in Series H funding round
Airwallex plans to expand into new markets and scale its AI teams.
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MAS launches new institute for AI and tokenisation adoption
MAS launches new institute for AI and tokenisation adoption
The Future of Finance Institute will update toolkits.
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MAS and ABS unveil four-point plan to upgrade PayNow
MAS and ABS unveil four-point plan to upgrade PayNow
They will improve QR interoperability and expand payment capabilities of PayNow.
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SG banks pledge cash access near every HDB block by 2027
SG banks pledge cash access near every HDB block by 2027
The move comes as the country turns super-aged, with one in five now over 65.
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SEA travel rebound splits bank payments between cards, wallets, and experiences
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SEA travel rebound splits bank payments between cards, wallets, and experiences
Euromonitor finds 57% of travel professionals prioritise customer journeys as wallet gaps persist across key SEA markets.
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Westpac poaches Macquarie CIO to lead digital transformation
Westpac poaches Macquarie CIO to lead digital transformation
Richard Heeley will join Westpac later in 2026.
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NAB launches 24/7 security hub to tackle cyber and fraud threats
NAB launches 24/7 security hub to tackle cyber and fraud threats
It will enable the bank to share information and identify threats in real-time, NAB said.
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How could China's investment curbs shift wealth between Singapore and Hong Kong?
Rules taking effect on 1 July allow reviews of deals tied to national security.
How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?
Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
How can Singapore’s big banks offset weaker lending margins?
Net interest income at DBS, OCBC, and UOB is expected to fall this year.
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Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
Wholesale Banking
BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
Cash Management
Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model
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Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
Investment Banking
IPOs spur Hong Kong bank hiring rebound
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Workforce across 15 lenders fell 0.73% to 74,376 in 2025.
Singapore banks stretch hiring as caution deepens
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Headcount across 15 lenders rose just 0.005% in 2025.
Economy
How are banks strengthening buffers against oil price shocks?
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China-based banks will likely bear the largest impact.
Lending & Credit
Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
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Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
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