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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.
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