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Hong Leong Bank's profit outlook positive amidst SME lending boost

It is projected to maintain tangible common equity at approximately 14% of risk-weighted assets.
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Hong Leong Bank's profit outlook positive amidst SME lending boost

It is projected to maintain tangible common equity at approximately 14% of risk-weighted assets.
1 day ago

Hangzhou Finance and Investment cuts property asset dependence

S&P also forecasts HFIG’s debt-to-adjusted total equity (ATE) ratio to improve.
2 days ago

China Bohai Bank sells $4.1b in assets to reduce risk

This sale is executed at a 30% discount to face value.
2 days ago

OCBC’s Q3 2024 net profit rises 9% to $1.50b

Operating expenses rose 9% to $1.11b.
6 days ago

e-CNY expansion may curb banking income: S&P Global Ratings

It could reduce expenses for companies and facilitate international payments.

IATA to offer digital currencies in its financial settlement systems

It will being offering the digital renminbi in the China Billing and Settlement Plan.

China’s investment banking fees drop 25% in 9M 2024

ECM underwriting fees, M&A advisory fees, and syndicated lending fees all registered declines.

China property sector bailout to hit banks’ asset quality, solvency

Solving the issue of heightened inventory may cost 2.6% of China’s GDP.

China push to stimulate consumption may need more time

For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.

Chinese banks’ earnings decline narrow, but retail NPLs could be an issue

Earnings of 16 large banks are 0.5% lower than in H1 2023.

China’s big four banks face $100b shortfall in loss-absorbing capital

The banks have not yet met their required loss-absorbing capacity levels.

Chinese small bank M&As to ramp up: Fitch

The lack of large banks in the mergers is to avoid contagion risks.

Hong Leong Bank may reduce China stake as investment pays off

Its group earnings edge on overreliance on the Bank of Chengdu’s contribution.

Ant Group unveils AI financial manager Maxiaoca

It has attracted 70 million monthly active users as of August 2024.

Mobile payments by tourists in China rise sixfold

The number of international tourists using mobile payment services quadrupled.

Risk mgmt efforts to preserve Citic Group’s capital vs profit pressures

Banking subsidiary to manage “modest growth appetite” despite narrowing margins.