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Nomura Holdings’ net income up 17.5% to $700.2m in H1 FY2025

Its total revenue fell, but net income was higher.

BDO’s net income up 4% to $1.07b in 9M 2025

Deposits and loans grew during the period.

Philippine central bank expands relief measures for banks, borrowers after calamities

Banks will have access to relief measures during a specified period.

NTT, Jaidee app unveil payment and management platform for Thai SMEs

Super EDC enables SMEs to accept payments and has data management.

Endowus secures $70m in funding, to accelerate Hong Kong growth plans

Leading investor Illuminate Financial noted Endowus’ fee-only, conflict free model.

Hang Seng Bank launches instant transfer service JustPay

Users can make voice recordings and send animated greetings.

HSBC’s profit after tax down 17.91% to $5.5b in Q3

Operating expenses rose, whilst banking NII rose and wealth performance was strong.

Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts

Oracle’s clients achieved 70% productivity gains as AI improved compliance efficiency.

Thailand's TMBThanachart Bank beats Q3 profit forecasts on lower provisions

But management is bracing for slower fee income growth in Q4 2025.

ANZ names Sheng Lee as country head of Vietnam operations

Lee, who has been with ANZ since 2015, will commence his new role in early 2026.

Westpac unit RAMS fined A$20m for compliance failures

RAMS failed to supervise its reps to ensure compliance with credit law, amongst others.

Mizuho Bank names new global transaction banking head

Hidekatsu Take will remain head of global corporate & investment banking.

Hong Kong’s BEA unveils multi-currency debit card

It supports withdrawal at over 2.5 million access points worldwide.

PDIC, Philippine central bank sign revised agreement to enhance bank oversight

The agency said this will give depositors “renewed assurance.”

How Gen AI is transforming banks’ financial advice, risk, and operations

Gen AI can be used to reimagine distribution, improve financial advise, and transform risk management.