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Higher provisions to squeeze Indonesia bank profits as geopolitical risks mount
Higher provisions to squeeze Indonesia bank profits as geopolitical risks mount
An expectd 5% GDP growth should support an 8% to 9% loan expansion in 2026, said Fitch Ratings.
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SMBC and Toshiba build quantum-driven Japan and US equity indices
Stocks will be chosen and weighted using Toshiba’s quantum computer.
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Westpac lends A$1b to 2,100 women entrepreneurs over 3 years
Women-led businesses are starting and scaling up across Australia, said Westpac’s Paul Fowler.
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NAB refreshes app and internet banking
Around 98% of banking interactions in NAB are digital.
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Philippine banks face slower loans and rising credit costs in 2026
The Middle East war and an earlier graft scandal is weighing on loan demand, says CreditSights.
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Mizuho Bank to become major shareholder of Rakuten Bank
Rakuten Bank may acquire corporate loans originated by Mizuho Bank, amongst others.
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Australia rate hikes may slow lending at major banks
Refinancing activity could rise as borrowers search for cheaper mortgages.
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UnionBank enables real-time cash deposits at 2,100 ECPay kiosks
The 2,100 ECPay kiosks can deposit up to $161 per transaction.
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China bank margins to recover as rate cuts pause but NPLs linger
Retail loan NPLs are yet to peak, said UOB Kay Hian.
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Mizuho clarifies ‘no decision yet’ on Rakuten Bank investment
Rakuten Bank said that Mizuho “has not made any decision” regarding the investment.
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How will China’s bank restructuring law reshape the industry?
Stronger lenders may acquire stakes in weaker financial institutions.
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ASIC holds $1.93b in unclaimed funds from old financial accounts
The largest single amount currently unclaimed is around $927,000 (A$1.3m).
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Citi promotes Sutida Tambunlertchai to head commercial banking in Thailand
Citi has announced a slew of appointments over the past month.
Danamon and MUFG Indonesia explore potential integration by 2027
The integrated bank will remain a consolidated subsidiary of MUFG Bank.
Japanese megabank deposits lag loans as funding gap threatens lending capacity
M&A involving Japanese companies rose 8.8% in 2025.
BSN eyes retail and gold to push beyond mortgage-heavy roots
It is wading downstream from mortgages to lend to developers, hardware stores, and the likes.
SMFG logs record profit of $10.02b in FY3/2026
The Japanese megabank aims for a $10.7b net profit for FY3/2027.
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