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BBTN Q2 profit surges 61.3% on lower costs and superapp growth
BBTN Q2 profit surges 61.3% on lower costs and superapp growth
The rapid expansion of the Bale app will deepen customer engagement and diversify its earnings.
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TMBThanachart seen hiking dividends after early buyback completion
TMBThanachart seen hiking dividends after early buyback completion
The bank still has THB14b budget remaining for share buybacks to 2028, said UOBKH.
58 minutes ago
South Korean banks to tighten household lending in Q3: BOK
South Korean banks to tighten household lending in Q3: BOK
Banks expect mortgage demand to decrease and corporate loans to rise.
1 hour ago
Higher costs weigh on Bangkok Bank’s Q2 profit
Higher costs weigh on Bangkok Bank’s Q2 profit
The bank's opex rose 9% from Q1 on accrued expenses and IT-related costs.
1 hour ago
Bangkok Bank’s net profit down 16.2% in H1 on lower interest income
Bangkok Bank’s net profit down 16.2% in H1 on lower interest income
Net interest income declined by 12.4% during the six-month period.
1 hour ago
Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore for $2.1b
Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore for $2.1b
The agreement includes a 15 year exclusive bancassurance partnership through HSBC.
2 hours ago
Chubb and Atome launch shopping fraud cover
Chubb and Atome launch shopping fraud cover
Cardholders can seek reimbursement when goods arrive damaged or fail to arrive.
6 hours ago
MariBank Philippines transitions to a digital bank license
MariBank Philippines transitions to a digital bank license
It commenced operations as a digital bank on 18 July.
18 hours ago
Techcombank profit up 14.9% to $532.7m in H1 as insurance income doubles
Techcombank profit up 14.9% to $532.7m in H1 as insurance income doubles
The launch of its new life insurance company in Q1 accelerated the new premium collection
23 hours ago
PH central bank inks pact to share financial data in scam probes
PH central bank inks pact to share financial data in scam probes
It has safeguards to ensure that the info shared is only used for authorized purposes, the BSP said.
23 hours ago
UOB upgrades 300,000 Visa cards to new premium tiers across ASEAN
UOB upgrades 300,000 Visa cards to new premium tiers across ASEAN
Eligible cardholders will learn of their new card tiers beginning September 2026.
23 hours ago
Krungsri posts 6.8% profit rise to $501m as AI supply chain fuels corporate lending
Krungsri posts 6.8% profit rise to $501m as AI supply chain fuels corporate lending
Loans inched up just 0.4% overall whilst deposits fell by 2.8% in the H1 period.
1 day ago
Krungsri maps out FX strategy with digital and currency expansion push
Krungsri maps out FX strategy with digital and currency expansion push
The Thai bank said it will deliver more tailored risk management solutions.
1 day ago
Krungthai Card's cautious loan strategy pays off as Q2 profit beats consensus
Krungthai Card's cautious loan strategy pays off as Q2 profit beats consensus
KTC is reducing its lease receivables and bad loans.
1 day ago
TPBank partners TerraPay for real-time payments across 156 countries
TPBank partners TerraPay for real-time payments across 156 countries
They do not have to make multiple bilateral relationships or invest heavily on tech, a bank official said.
1 day ago
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The Philippine central bank expects lower costs to boost digital payments.
How quickly will Hong Kong banks recover from commercial property losses?
Most problem property loans have already surfaced, but risks remain.
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.
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PvX pushes revenue-based lending for consumer apps
AI-driven competition is expected to increase demand for marketing capital.
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OCBC widens digital wealth access
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Mobile banking is bringing investment services to more Indonesians.
22 hours ago
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Western Union rewrites remittance playbook
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Dash acquisition supports lending, payments, and other consumer services.
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Singapore banks test way to free up lending capacity
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Most Southeast Asian lenders have little need to follow, says S&P Global.
Citi expands AI rollout to Indonesia
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The bank says 80% of employees globally have adopted its AI tools.
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Stablecoins move into payment infrastructure
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Visa says trust remains key to adoption.
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BofA sees treasury roles shifting toward strategic advisory
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Clients are holding more liquidity in Singapore amid uncertainty.
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