Retail Banking

HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer

He is currently the chief investment officer for China.
24 minutes 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.
27 minutes 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.
34 minutes ago

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.
38 minutes ago

How can foreign ownership shape India’s financial institutions?

Capital access may improve but credit impact depends on risk discipline and governance.
54 minutes 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.
1 day ago

DBS and OCBC seen lifting buffers as credit costs rise

Both banks’ managements will review macroeconomic variables related to the Middle East.
1 day 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.
1 day ago

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

Citi and Hostplus have worked together for 13 years.
2 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.
2 days ago

MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment

It now holds a 20% equity stake in SFL.
5 days ago

Eximbank leadership churn triggers governance vulnerability

Seven board directors and board of supervisors’ members resigned in February.
5 days ago

Eximbank board member withdraws resignation whilst others set to leave

Pham Tuan Anh said he talked with the board and management in making his decision.
5 days ago

ING's Philippine leaders advance AI strategy with sustainability focus

ING maintains a clear position that its AI strategy is grounded in responsibility and sustainability.
6 days ago

DBS Q1 profit may fall to $2.2b on margin pressure and record wealth fees

Wealth fees could grow by around 10.5% year-on-year, analysts said.

BSP offers loan relief measures to ease energy price pressures

The BSP also asked FIs to temporarily suspend online banking and e-money service fees and charges.