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Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
Taiwanese banks’ outstanding loans and NPLs declined in May
The coverage ratio rose during the month.
Taiwan credit card balances edge down in May
The balance of revolving credit and undue balance of installment both fell.
SMBC invests in space transport and satellite integration startup
The megabank seeks to help grow Japan’s space industry.
BOC International’s investment risk is limited, profitability stable: report
Its brokerage income has remained stable in the pats 4 years.
Aspire now part of Amazon Payment Service Provider Program
Sellers can receive Amazon payouts directly into Aspire’s local currency accounts.
Natixis CIB expands APAC investment banking team with two hires
Thaddeus Tien and Omkar Joshi will both be based in Singapore.
Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Koreans using the Paybooc app can now make QR payments in the country.
Banks to participate in Australia’s tokenised asset settlement research
There will be 24 use cases explored in the project.
Bank of Singapore unveils new asset allocation framework
It promotes diversification and focuses on minimising loss in the worst-case scenarios.
South Korean banks’ deposits and household loans expanded in June
Corporate loans and asset management funds fell.
Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance
ATM and ATM+ services won’t be available on certain dates and times in July.
Hong Kong says Chong Sing Heritage Trust an unauthorized bank
The bank does not have authorization to carry a banking business in Hong Kong.
Investment banking fees jump 38% in H1 2025: report
Citi led the market with $72.9m (US$54m) in fees, capturing a 12.5% share.
Tight liquidity and weak credit appetite slows Indonesia’s loan growth
The central bank may cut rates further to support liquidity.
Singapore is Asia’s top offshore destination of wealthy investors
Saving up for vacation and leisure overtook financial security as the top financial goal.
Malaysia’s Kenanga Investment Bank launches HSCEI, HSTECH structured warrants
Both warrants were launched under its flagship brand, NagaWarrants by Kenanga.
SEA fintechs’ funding drops 22% to $776m in H1 2025
Late-stage investments rose but seed stage and early-stage funding both fell.
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