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OCBC opens client stocks to institutional borrowers via Citi platform
OCBC opens client stocks to institutional borrowers via Citi platform
The securities lending market generated $1.2b of revenue in December 2025 alone.
Hang Seng Bank delists from Hong Kong Stock Exchange
Registered shareholders to receive payment via bank transfer or cheque.
WeLab Bank kills FX fees with multi-currency debit card
The new Mastercard allows spending in 11 currencies at "at-cost" prices.
BPS Financial fined $9.67m over Qoin Wallet crypto promotion
It is also hit with a 10-year ban for making unlicensed services.
China Bohai Bank faces high asset risk from retail and investment loans
Its NPL ratio rose 5 basis points in June 2025 compared to six months prior.
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank's profit jumps 26.1% but loan book shrinks in Q4 2025
Its net profit of $190.06m is 18.6% higher compared to a year earlier.
India’s ESAF Small Finance Bank modernises onboarding and lending
It expects to optimise IT costs and see lower licensing costs.
Indonesia's Artajasa ties up with Ant International on cross-border payments
Artajasa connects over 80,000 ATMs and 41 million merchants in Indonesia.
CZBANK stays stable but property risks spark new NPL threat
Net interest margin narrowed in 9M 2025, but this is expected to slow, Moody’s said.
HSBC gains court sanction for Hang Seng Bank privatisation scheme
Capital reduction clears path for planned Hong Kong delisting
Macquarie Bank launches new AI-powered chat agent
It can answer common customers' questions and requests and escalate to a team member.
Siam Commercial Bank to perform maintenance on international fund transfers
SCB Easy App users will not be able to use the service during this period.
OCBC profit expected at $1.7b on higher fee and insurance income
Fee income and insurance contribution are expected to have grown during the quarter.
UOB profit set to slide 16.7% on lower wealth and loan fees
It will take time for UOB to return to its peak profitability, the report said.
CMB seen as top winner in China’s wealth reallocation, CGSI says
CGSI expects the bank to benefit from stronger demand for wealth management and bancassurance products.
Hong Kong expands RMB facility to $28.6b after banks hit quotas
The initial quota had been fully allocated to 40 banks.
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 1.8% to $1.47b in 2025
For the full year, expected credit losses amounted to $1.16b.
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