Retail Banking

HDFC and ICICI well-placed to against uncertain operating backdrops: report

The two banks will enter FY2027 in a position of strength, said CreditSights.
1 day ago

CIMB sees no Q1 asset quality hit from oil shock

Direct, first-order impact on its overall portfolio is likely to be contained, according to management.
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HDFC Bank profit rises 9% to $2.04b on treasury income gains

But fee income growth is slower than expected.
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SCBX net profit down 18.5% to $316.85m in Q1 on lower interest income

SCBX said it conducted a comprehensive review of the loan portfolios across SCB.
2 days ago

HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer

He is currently the chief investment officer for China.
2 days ago

KBank’s net profit up 42.71% to $456.16m as Middle East conflict yet to bite

The increased economic uncertainty may pose risks to its future operating performance.
2 days ago

Kiatnakin Phatra Q1 net profit surge 84% on fee growth and lower losses

Credit costs did rise in Q1 as the bank braces for the geopolitical impact.
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TMBThanachart Bank posts higher Q1 profit despite shrinking loan book

The bank saw a decline in auto loans, credit card loan repayments, and large corporate loans.
2 days ago

How can foreign ownership shape India’s financial institutions?

Capital access may improve but credit impact depends on risk discipline and governance.
2 days ago

Bank Mandiri says oil shock could lift bad loan ratio to 4%: report

Growth in the commodity segment may cushion its wholesale loan portfolio.
3 days ago

DBS and OCBC seen lifting buffers as credit costs rise

Both banks’ managements will review macroeconomic variables related to the Middle East.
4 days ago

NAB flags $504m in H1 impairment charges as Middle East conflict bites

It will apply a 1.5% discount to its dividend reinvestment plan to strengthen its capital position.
4 days ago

Citi renews custodial and fund services contract with Australia’s Hostplus

Citi and Hostplus have worked together for 13 years.
4 days ago

Think tanks urge Bank of Korea to move from climate research to action

The BOK is called to implement concrete policies that shift financial flows away from high-carbon sectors.
5 days ago

MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment

It now holds a 20% equity stake in SFL.