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Krungthai Card beats Q1 profit estimates but credit costs loom

However, its NPL ratio rose to 1.96% due to its non-core leasing business.

Bank Mandiri says oil shock could lift bad loan ratio to 4%: report

Growth in the commodity segment may cushion its wholesale loan portfolio.

Australia offers zero-interest loans for fuel-hit firms under A$1b program

ANZ and NAB confirmed they will offer the zero-interest loans.

Atome Philippines partners with Bayad to enable in-app bill payments

Users can pay their water, electricity, and internet bills, amongst others.

Mizuho, Nomura and partners launch blockchain trial for bond collateral

The project will test whether the transfer of rights and updates to book-entry transfer records can be executed using blockchain.

Hang Seng and HSBC launch Hong Kong’s first tokenised unlisted gold ETF class

The tokenised unlisted class will be available on HashKey Exchange

HSBC unveils biggest wealth centre in Singapore

Wood, stone, and textured fabrics with layered lighting create a private space.

NAB flags $504m in H1 impairment charges as Middle East conflict bites

It will apply a 1.5% discount to its dividend reinvestment plan to strengthen its capital position.

2 in 3 firms exploring transition finance: study

In APAC, 91% of companies expect stability or growth in the transition finance space.

DBS and OCBC face weaker Q1 profits despite wealth gains

Both are expected to report growth in treasury customer sales.

Think tanks urge Bank of Korea to move from climate research to action

The BOK is called to implement concrete policies that shift financial flows away from high-carbon sectors.

DBS Hong Kong to open Treasures Centre in Kowloon

The three-storey place will serve the bank’s affluent clientele.

MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment

It now holds a 20% equity stake in SFL.

Eximbank leadership churn triggers governance vulnerability

Seven board directors and board of supervisors’ members resigned in February.