Economy
Why is willful default a growing threat to Bangladesh’s financial stability?
Why is willful default a growing threat to Bangladesh’s financial stability?
Bangladesh must implement stronger governance measures across its financial institutions.
PH central bank, German banknote printer ink MOU for payments and currency mgmt
They will research digital payments and banknote substrate.
Banks’ profitability to decline in 2025 as interest margins narrow
Commercial banks may cut personnel, and regulators may prioritize stability over staff retention in M&As.
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission names new chief sec for FEB
Wen-long Kuo was formerly the division director at the FEB.
Japan and Indonesia renew their bilateral swap agreement
The size of the BSA is up to $22.76b or its equivalent Japanese yen.
The Philippines launch financial inclusion website
The website features the latest regulations, issuance, and initiatives from FISC agencies.
Thailand, Philippine central banks discuss AI, digital payments in bilateral meeting
They discussed the use of AI to support the central bank’s work, amongst others.
Mizuho, UNDP team up to support impact businesses
UNDP will provide Mizuho with advisory services.
India and Maldives ink currency swap agreement
The agreement is valid until June 2027.
HK central bank, banking assoc express support for banking integrity charter
The HKMA and HKAB co-hosted the launching ceremony with ICAC.
Philippine central bank gearing up for digital marketplace, new digital banks
Up to four new digital banks may enter the market.
Mizuho buys stake in fusion power tech firm Zap Energy
Mizuho said that this is part of its bid for carbon neutrality.
China property sector bailout to hit banks’ asset quality, solvency
Solving the issue of heightened inventory may cost 2.6% of China’s GDP.
SMEs propel growth in Asia’s corporate banking
Asia’s CIB is projected to grow by 7% annually through 2027.
India’s central bank names new executive director
Shri Aviral Jain will look after the legal and premises departments.
Japan, Cambodia’s financial service authorities exchange letters of cooperation
They will exchange views on regulatory and supervisory practices.
SCB sells food delivery platform Robinhood for over $61.3m
The buyers, led by Yip In Tsoi Group, will make an initial payment of $12.27m.