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Energy shock exposes fault lines across APAC banks

Energy shock exposes fault lines across APAC banks

The Philippines, Thailand, and Sri Lanka will be most negatively affected.
1 day ago

Chinese banks pivot to state and green loans as consumer lending slows

Government exposure made up 16% of banks’ total assets as of April 2026.
2 days ago

86% of APAC bank leaders flag AI agents as top fraud risk

Nearly half lose over $10m to fraud every year.
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SBM India revamps savings rates to target emerging affluent segment

The segment expanded nearly double the pace of the broader consumer landscape, the bank said.
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How exposed are Philippine banks to Iran war?

Debt in oil-sensitive sectors could spill into the banking system.
3 days ago

Weekly Global News Wrap: Intesa bids $35b for MPS; Maybank books $4.9b in Johor-SG SEZ

And British banks want closer ties with the EU, a lobbying body said.
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New Zealand to let all deposit takers call themselves banks

Non-bank deposit takers will be able to use restricted words by December 2028.
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Philippine banks dodge Middle East risk but corporate debt is the backdoor

Foreign reserves and prudent FX intervention serve as important buffers, BSP said.
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UOB appoints Adaline Zheng as China CEO

South Korea country manager George Tung will take over as Hong Kong branch CEO.
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Chinese SMEs expand into ASEAN through digital-first model

Consumer goods, digital solutions, and logistics are driving outbound expansion.
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Corporate demand to drive ICICI Bank's 16% loan CAGR

The bank does not face additional stress from the Middle East conflict or the ECL transition.

Global universal banks give way to 'continental' model: McKinsey

Wholesale banking is the one business line that remains consistently global.

SMFG targets $5b in sales and trading revenue: report

Arihiro Nagata conservatively estimates that it would take six years to do so.

Japan’s megabanks stockpile $5.48b in provisions despite record earnings

MUFG tripled its loan-loss provisions whilst Mizuho’s more than doubled.

Norinchukin swings to $758.8m profit in FY2025

It expects to earn between $312m to $625m in FY2026.

BPI channels down on June 6 for Robinsons Bank integration

VIBE will be accessible to pay bills, buy loads, and redeem rewards, BPI said.