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Maybank’s first half profits surge 26% YoY
Maybank’s first half profits surge 26% YoY
Its further expansion was dampened by a contraction in net fund-based income.
New Zealand banks to persevere amidst inquiry by Commerce Commission: S&P Global
The banks, Australia-owned, hold a total market share of 85%.
Foreign currency deposits push Hong Kong deposits to a 1.2% rise in July
Hong Kong dollar deposits dipped, whilst foreign deposits rose.
Chinese banks cut deposit rates: report
The banks cut deposit rates between 5 and 25 basis points.
MAS-licenced MoneyOwl to wind down financial advisory business
The company found that its advisory business is not financially viable.
Hong Kong has issued US$22b in green bonds: report
Proceeds for the bonds have been allocated or earmarked for green projects.
Hong Kong’s mortgage loans drop 18.2% in July: HKMA
Applications also fell to 8,086.
Mizuho Financial Group issues $817m green bond
Funds raised will be used to finance green projects, the group announced.
CITIC Limited reports $4.4b profit in H1
An EPS of RMB1.10 has been announced.
Hong Kong’s business scholars target top finance employers for work-life balance
Educators at business schools confirm that students’ career priorities have shifted.
Virtual bank Trust turns one; 2.1 million transactions logged
The bank is giving away 100,000 bags of rice and doubling its referral rewards.
Alipay+, Malaysia’s PayNet ink deal for smooth digital payments
This further expands the regional cross-border digital payment plan of Alipay+.
Public Bank posts 18% YoY net profit growth for 1H 2023
Its overseas operations accounted for 7.8% of the overall earnings.
UOB Thailand unveils indoor event hub UOB LIVE
It has a capacity of 6,000 seats and will also offer dining and shopping experiences.
Weekly Global News Wrap: US floats stricter regional bank rules; Some China banks to cut mortgage rates
And Wells Fargo has agreed to return $40m in overcharged fees to 11,000 customers.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand ink MOU for cross border bilateral transactions
The new framework is expected to synergise with cross-border payment initiatives.
Vietnam’s central bank signs into regional cross-boundary payment system
The memorandum includes other central banks such as Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand.
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