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ING’s net profit down 7.8% to $1.64b in Q1 2025

Its full-year 2025 targets remain the same.

BSP warns of entity fraudulently using its name and logo

The entity collects fees and personal info to purportedly secure clearance for loans.

Malaysia fines two money services firms for non-compliances

Merchantrade and JAGS were penalized for non-compliance with the Money Services Business Act 2011.

MUFG’s Indonesian loan subsidiaries announce merger

MFIN will be dissolved, and ADMF will be the surviving entity.

Hong Kong deposits up 0.8% in March

HKD and total deposits rose, but renminbi deposits declined.

HSBC profit after tax down 30% in Q1

The gap was reportedly due to the over $3b it got from sales in Q1 2024.

HSBC group chairman Mark Tucker announces retirement

The HSBC board has commenced the process to select a successor, it said.

Standard Chartered appoints Noelle Eder as group head of tech & operations

She is based in Singapore and reports to group chief exec Bill Winters.

APAC banks slow to update decision rules: survey

Just 27% of banks report frequent use of simulation tools.

Hang Seng Bank rolls out payroll perks for savings-focused users

They do so to achieve financial flexibility, said Hang Seng Bank.

Financial inclusion in Asia may reach 80.2% by 2030: study

Digital transformation and improvements have helped in this regard.

Financial services, insurance lose $2.2m per hour from outages: study

The value they lose is 16% higher than the average across all industries.