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Chinese megabanks' buffers bolstered by capital injection
Chinese megabanks' buffers bolstered by capital injection
The six megabanks experienced more margin squeeze than peers due to policy-favored lending, said S&P.
30 minutes ago
BPI exploring AI use for other products after successful SME surge
CEO TG Limcaoco says BPI is testing AI-assisted underwriting for cars and personal loans.
13 hours ago
MUFG inks strategic partnership with the State Bank of India
They will help Japanese and Indian companies expand in India and globally.
4 days ago
Ripple seeks Australian AFSL license as payments volume doubles
It has over 75 regulatory licenses globally.
4 days ago
Mizuho pivots to automated reporting to meet Japan’s new IFRS 9 standards
It will use FIS’ balance sheet manager solution to assess credit losses.
4 days ago
PayPay prices Nasdaq IPO at $16 to raise $880m
It's over 54.98 million shares on offer are priced at $16 per share.
4 days ago
ANZ names Tammy Medard as group executive business & private bank
Medard will join the executive committee.
4 days ago
RCBC sees stablecoins as future of cross-border fund transfers
Only 3 of 4 major Philippine banks currency cater to crypto exchanges.
6 days ago
Landbank touts digital-led financial inclusion as app logs 1 million new users
Its digital channels reportedly processed 800 million transactions in 2025.
6 days ago
Filipinos’ digital take-up rises as they seek more money savings: NielsenIQ PH
Over 7 in 10 have used e-wallets, a study found.
6 days ago
BPI targets 50 million Filipinos in financial inclusion push
The bank plans to expand its agency network to nearly 10,000 locations.
6 days ago
PH financial products should be for spenders, not just earners: expert
Few products are catered for OFW families spending the money remitted, said BCG’s Lance Katigbak.
6 days ago
StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs
Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.
MUFG and AlbaCore launch global platform for infrastructure debt
AlbaCore will act as manager of the funds.
Will reforms save South Korea’s mutual savings banks?
Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.
Malaysia’s SME Bank taps Zulkiflee Hashim as Chairman
The appointment strengthens SME Bank’s push for MSME growth.
Shinhan seizes South Korea's top bank brand spot with $8.8b valuation
Nine SoKor bank brands are collectively valued at $31.8b, up 19%.
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