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Techcombank’s profit down 1.48% to $472.75m in H1 2025

Techcombank’s profit down 1.48% to $472.75m in H1 2025

Net interest income fell, but net interest margin registered a slight increase.
3 days ago

Property strains weighs on CMB Wing Lung’s asset quality: Moody’s

Fee income will support the bank’s profitability
3 days ago

HSBC Global Private Banking scales up SEA and Australia teams

It has appointed Joanne Ng as new desk head for its Singapore team.
3 days ago

DBS launches gen-AI coaching tool for employees

Guidance will be tailored based on employees’ role and internal mobility pathways.
3 days ago

China CITIC Bank International to launch Payment Connect services

First 1,000 customers to complete transactions worth HK$1,000 can get a rebate.
3 days ago

Shaping the Future of Financial Services: ABF & IA Summit 2025 Heads to Singapore

Leading voices from Google, HSBC Life, and GXS Bank will come together on 25 September to discuss critical issues shaping the banking and insurance industries.
4 days ago

DBS launches digital voucher system through Paylah platform

Programmable Rewards is aimed at companies and public agencies seeking to streamline campaigns, among others.
4 days ago

India’s Axis Bank face higher credit costs and margin pressures

It logged more slippages or bad loans due to reclassification.
5 days ago

TMBThanachart Bank’s dividend payout likely at 65% for 2025

But rising NPLs in auto loans and unsecured consumer loans can be a problem.
5 days ago

New Zealand to reopen ESAS applications in September

It is open to payment service providers, overseas deposit takers, and designated FMI operators.
5 days ago

Australia cancels credit licenses of seven entities

They failed to be a member of AFCA, or failed to lodge compliance certificates, amongst other reasons.
5 days ago

HKGX appoints China CITIC Bank International as settlement bank

The bank will provide HKGX services such as account opening for its members.
5 days ago

HSBC names Airport Authority HK chairman as new board member

Fred Lam Tin Fuk served as AAHK CEO from 2014-2024.

FInancial services hiring slows as consumer demand weakens

This marks the second consecutive quarter of declining confidence.

Indonesia consumer loan growth may slow as banks tighten risk rules

CGS International observed higher rejection rates and mortgage rate increases.

India liquidity support eases funding strain for banks

Margins will fall in the near-term, but pressures will ease as deposit costs fall.

New bad loan formation remains a key risk for China Everbright Bank

The bank has adequate buffers, with reserves covering 174.4% of its NPLs.