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Taiwan banks’ loans and NPLs up in February
Taiwan banks’ loans and NPLs up in February
The NPL ratio was the same as in January, but 0.01 ppt lower than in February 2025.
19 hours ago
Weekly Global News Wrap: Julius Baer seeks new CFO; UniCredit mulls liquidating Russia unit
Weekly Global News Wrap: Julius Baer seeks new CFO; UniCredit mulls liquidating Russia unit
And an RBI official criticized FX market makers for aggravating the rupee’s weakness, according to a report.
20 hours ago
Standard Chartered JV to issue HKDAP stablecoin starting Q2 2026
Standard Chartered JV to issue HKDAP stablecoin starting Q2 2026
Anchorpoint will adopt a B2B2C model.
20 hours ago
HSBC to roll out HKD-denominated stablecoins in H2 2026
HSBC to roll out HKD-denominated stablecoins in H2 2026
The HKMA granted HSBC a stablecoin issuer licence.
21 hours ago
DBP with ‘stable’ outlook on expected healthy PH economic growth: S&P
DBP with ‘stable’ outlook on expected healthy PH economic growth: S&P
It is “almost certain” to receive support from the government if needed.
3 days ago
Union Bank of the Philippines revises credit card rewards scheme
Union Bank of the Philippines revises credit card rewards scheme
Select credit cards earn 1 point for every PHP150 spent, from 1 per PHP60 previously.
3 days ago
Australia’s CommBank enables e-Passports for bank account opening
Australia’s CommBank enables e-Passports for bank account opening
Around 700,000 new customers join the bank yearly.
3 days ago
SMFG completes acquisition of US-based Air Lease Corporation
SMFG completes acquisition of US-based Air Lease Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation now holds 47.51% of voting rights.
3 days ago
Bank of Singapore names Vi Sun Yang as head of ASEAN private banking
Bank of Singapore names Vi Sun Yang as head of ASEAN private banking
She will lead the bank’s largest market and join the global management committee.
3 days ago
LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund hits $1.25b AUM benchmark
LionGlobal Singapore Trust Fund hits $1.25b AUM benchmark
OCBC contributed $600m in net inflows in March.
3 days ago
OCBC scales regional SME support with S$25b sustainable finance goal
OCBC scales regional SME support with S$25b sustainable finance goal
The company aims to support 12,000 SMEs across Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Indonesia.
5 days ago
CIMB commits to private wealth push across Malaysia and ASEAN
CIMB commits to private wealth push across Malaysia and ASEAN
It aims to use wealth revenue to sustain a NOII contribution of 33% to 34%.
5 days ago
CIMB offers up to 6-month relief for customers hit by Middle East conflict
CIMB offers up to 6-month relief for customers hit by Middle East conflict
Business customers can access customised restructuring and rescheduling solutions.
5 days ago
Krungthai Bank launches US dollar bond wallet on Paotang app
Krungthai Bank launches US dollar bond wallet on Paotang app
The minimum investment is US$1,000.
5 days ago
Krungsri names Kohei Omori as head of Japanese corporate banking
Krungsri names Kohei Omori as head of Japanese corporate banking
He headed the corporate banking division in the US Midwest.
5 days ago
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