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DBS Hong Kong to open Treasures Centre in Kowloon
DBS Hong Kong to open Treasures Centre in Kowloon
The three-storey place will serve the bank’s affluent clientele.
2 hours ago
MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment
MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment
It now holds a 20% equity stake in SFL.
2 hours ago
Eximbank leadership churn triggers governance vulnerability
Eximbank leadership churn triggers governance vulnerability
Seven board directors and board of supervisors’ members resigned in February.
2 hours ago
Eximbank board member withdraws resignation whilst others set to leave
Eximbank board member withdraws resignation whilst others set to leave
Pham Tuan Anh said he talked with the board and management in making his decision.
2 hours ago
Hong Kong’s gig works face loan hurdles despite 95% holding prime credit status
Hong Kong’s gig works face loan hurdles despite 95% holding prime credit status
About 82% of gig workers met payment obligations vs 80% of the city’s general population.
2 hours ago
Crédit Agricole shifts 350 staff into new Japan office
Crédit Agricole shifts 350 staff into new Japan office
The group has opened a workplace on the 50th floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower.
8 hours ago
MUFG support may lower Shriram’s risky loans over time: report
MUFG support may lower Shriram’s risky loans over time: report
It enhances Shriram’s access to capital and funding markets over time, said CreditSights.
23 hours ago
CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB commits to Kuala Lumpur digital MSME push
CIMB and the KL city hall will also host events, festivals, and even public arc initiatives.
23 hours ago
UOB faces margin pressure in Q1 as fees ease
UOB faces margin pressure in Q1 as fees ease
Wealth management fees may grow at around 3.3% YoY during the quarter, said CGSI.
1 day ago
OCBC rolls out gen AI skills training programme for wealth advisors
OCBC rolls out gen AI skills training programme for wealth advisors
It is now live in Singapore and will be rolled out in Malaysia and Hong Kong at a later date.
1 day ago
StashAway launches lifetime perks for regular investors
StashAway launches lifetime perks for regular investors
They can get an additional 0.15% pa returns or add to their ETF portfolio with no order fee.
1 day ago
ING's Philippine leaders advance AI strategy with sustainability focus
ING's Philippine leaders advance AI strategy with sustainability focus
ING maintains a clear position that its AI strategy is grounded in responsibility and sustainability.
1 day ago
Digital assets to become treasury standard in 5 years: HSBC survey
Digital assets to become treasury standard in 5 years: HSBC survey
Majority of Asian businesses and investors polled said that digital assets will reshape capital markets.
1 day ago
DBS Q1 profit may fall to $2.2b on margin pressure and record wealth fees
DBS Q1 profit may fall to $2.2b on margin pressure and record wealth fees
Wealth fees could grow by around 10.5% year-on-year, analysts said.
2 days ago
Vietnam’s HDBank partners LSE to drive cross-border fundraising
Vietnam’s HDBank partners LSE to drive cross-border fundraising
They have made cooperation agreements with several Vietnamese businesses.
2 days ago
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The loan-deposit growth gap pushes banks toward risky wholesale funding.
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Lenders gain when prices rise but bear losses when loans sour.
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