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Macquarie Group’s net profit up 3% to A$1.65b in H1 2026
Macquarie Group’s net profit up 3% to A$1.65b in H1 2026
Net operating income and operating expenses are both higher compared to a year earlier.
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Assets rose thanks to stable domestic deposits, and strong liquidity and buffers.
NAB sees net profit dip 2.9% to A$6.76b in FY2025
NAB sees net profit dip 2.9% to A$6.76b in FY2025
The group saw a deterioration in its business lending portfolio, the bank reported.
OCBC net profit holds steady at $1.98b in Q3
OCBC net profit holds steady at $1.98b in Q3
Quarter-on-quarter, net profit was up 9% from $1.82b.
UOB’s net profit down 16% to $443m in Q3
UOB’s net profit down 16% to $443m in Q3
This was due to net interest income declining 8% year on year to $2.3b.
DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M
DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M
The group attributed this to the impact of the global minimum tax.
Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study
Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study
In terms of price, Japan is most expensive whilst New Zealand saw the most growth.

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Cards & Payments Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
Lending & Credit Philippine credit confidence stalls amidst fraud worries
Borrowers view credit cards and personal loans as risky.
Wealth customers turn to private markets for higher returns
US tech firms are helping drive interest, said digital wealth firm StashAway.
ZA Bank CEO sharpens focus on wealth, digital assets
The digital lender plans to launch Hong Kong stock trading later this year.
Banking Technology Hong Kong eases info-sharing in banks’ anti-fraud push
The changes let banks share more information without fear of liability.
Lending & Credit GXS Bank expands SME lending after Validus acquisition
It’s also targeting Grab merchants and Singtel customers for financing.
BofA: Firms want cross-border payments without tech headaches
Bilateral corridors create as many problems as they solve.

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