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Bank of East Asia acquires additional floors in Shanghai tower office
Bank of East Asia acquires additional floors in Shanghai tower office
It now owns about 85% of the BEA Finance Tower’s floor area, it said.
Dah Sing Banking Group profit up 20% to $316.45m in 2025
Contribution from the Bank of Chongqing climbed 8% during the year.
SCB allocates $539m to finance 9 green hotel projects in Thailand
These will be developed by seven hotel groups.
RBI bans non-deliverable INR derivatives
Authorised dealers may still offer deliverable FX derivative contracts.
MUFG breaks ground on new HQ with 2030 target completion
It will have a total floor area of about 169,000 square meters.
SMFG targets 15% ROTE with new medium-term plan and vision
It named IT transformation a major management priority.
Airwallex clinches e-money issuing and Class A licenses in Malaysia
The company plans to double its headcount in Malaysia.
Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac enable JCB contactless payments
JCB cards can be used for public transportation in Japan and in overseas markets.
AEON Credit’s profit climbs 16.9% as impairments and costs fall
Sales growth was due to marketing programmes and tele-marketing activities, it said.
Philippine bank lending accelerates to 9.5% growth in February
Loans for residents and business activities expanded during the month.
SMBC sells MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit to US’ Bank of Hope
Jenius Bank is not part of the transaction.
Mizuho Bank completes merger with research & tech unit
Research and consulting functions are now under the Mizuho Research Institute brand.
MUFG to build models for film and animation loans
MUFG will design models for valuation and completion guarantees needed to secure loans.
Finance sector ranks second in Singapore retrenchment rate
Only information and communications ranked higher.
Vietnam banks leverage data, AI, and digital trust to capture customers
Timo and HD Bank focus on engagement, analytics, and AI to differentiate in a crowded market.
HSBC names new mainland China wealth heads
The bank saw wealth invested assets rise 37% in 2025.
Australia to scrap card surcharges in October
The RBA noted businesses charging the same rate on all cards.
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