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Fusion Bank’s loans double in 2025 on mainland firms’ overseas ambitions
Fusion Bank’s loans double in 2025 on mainland firms’ overseas ambitions
Its commercial loan balance rose to HK$2.3b, it said.
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Malaysia's $1.3b support package to prevent bad loan spike
Malaysia's $1.3b support package to prevent bad loan spike
The SME sector received similar support during the pandemic era.
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Malaysia rolls out $1.26b loan facility to aid SMEs amidst Middle East disruptions
Malaysia rolls out $1.26b loan facility to aid SMEs amidst Middle East disruptions
Eligible SMEs can obtain a working capital loan of up to MYR750,000 (about $189,000).
2 hours ago
Indonesia banks face tight liquidity through 2026: CreditSights
Indonesia banks face tight liquidity through 2026: CreditSights
Higher energy prices will reduce room for fiscal spending, the report said.
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DeeMoney CEO says trust will beat acquisition
DeeMoney CEO says trust will beat acquisition
CEO Phlaphongphanich said the industry is measuring the wrong things.
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ANZ posts $2.63b profit for H1 2026 on moderate loan and deposit growth
ANZ posts $2.63b profit for H1 2026 on moderate loan and deposit growth
Its dividend for the period is 83 cents per share.
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Ant International launches protocol for agentic mobile payments
Ant International launches protocol for agentic mobile payments
It cuts agent-wallet linking steps by 50% of traditional card binding methods.
4 days ago
UOB Hong Kong names Cliff Law as head of corporate banking
UOB Hong Kong names Cliff Law as head of corporate banking
Law previously worked at a Hong Kong-headquartered bank.
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DBS’ net profit up 1% to S$2.93b in Q1 on record total income
DBS’ net profit up 1% to S$2.93b in Q1 on record total income
Wealth management growth drove up fee income and treasury customer sales to new highs.
4 days ago
Ping An Bank profit rises 3% to $2.12b in Q1
Ping An Bank profit rises 3% to $2.12b in Q1
Retail assets under management rose 1.2% during the quarter, said Ping An.
5 days ago
Bank Central Asia's margin falls in Q1 as wholesale competition weighs
Bank Central Asia's margin falls in Q1 as wholesale competition weighs
The bank is implied to be sitting on excess liquidity, said UOB Kay Hian.
5 days ago
BDO Unibank’s net income up 6% to $1.42b in 2025
BDO Unibank’s net income up 6% to $1.42b in 2025
The bank said it is cautiously optimistic despite ongoing headwinds.
5 days ago
Citi hires Bhavin Shukla to lead infrastructure banking in JANA and Asia South
Citi hires Bhavin Shukla to lead infrastructure banking in JANA and Asia South
He joins from J.P. Morgan, where he was a managing director.
5 days ago
ANZ takes full control of ANZ Worldline venture for $63.7m
ANZ takes full control of ANZ Worldline venture for $63.7m
ANZ Worldline is a joint venture with Worldline Australia, established in 2022.
5 days ago
National Australia Bank settles overtime dispute with finance union
National Australia Bank settles overtime dispute with finance union
Certain teams in the bank were told they would not be paid overtime but get TOIL instead, according to the FSU.
5 days ago
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The loan-deposit growth gap pushes banks toward risky wholesale funding.
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HitPay eyes bigger share of traveller payments via QR
Borderless QR lets tourists pay in home wallets with local settlement.
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Banks lag tech firms in driving credit card use
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Delayed rewards and weak reminders leave cardholders disengaged.
HSBC unveils biggest wealth centre in Singapore
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Wood, stone, and textured fabrics with layered lighting create a private space.
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SWIFT payment framework targets clearer fees and faster tracing
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More than 50 banks back changes that rely on existing systems.
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Foreign owners scale digital credit via Philippine rural banks
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Digital lending models are stretching the rural banking mandate.
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Japanese banks bet billions on Indian finance, tech growth
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DBS urges portfolio rebalancing as volatility rises
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Investors should avoid excessive exposure to any single market or asset class.
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