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Hong Kong’s banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Hong Kong’s banks pressured by real estate stress and lower margins in 2026
Many banks have begun cutting property exposure.
2 minutes ago
Siam Commercial Bank enables transaction completion via in-app chat
Customers do not need to enter account numbers or save QR codes.
15 hours ago
HSBC China’s asset quality, profitability stable: Moody’s
The bank has a track record of sound asset quality, the ratings agency said.
15 hours ago
Maybank’s net profit up 3.7% to $1.9b in 9M 2025
Net fund based income and higher NOII helped lift up profits.
15 hours ago
Japanese megabanks see profit rise, but capital remains a weakness
Overseas expansion is another risk, as it could raise credit costs, warned Fitch.
1 day ago
Bank Australia solidifies competitive position with AUB merger: S&P
The bank has earlier announced a merger with Qudos Bank.
1 day ago
Thai Q3 loans contract on softer SME and consumer demand
Thai banks saw lower net interest income on less lending and interest rate reductions.
1 day ago
Norinchukin logs $540m profit in H1 FY2025
This is a reversal from the loss recorded in the same period in FY2024.
1 day ago
China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand banks face weaker 2026 outlook
Japan is the only banking market in APAC to hold an "improving outlook," according to Fitch Ratings.
2 days ago
Metrobank appoints three new SVPs and heads
The new heads are for the trust banking group, internal audit group, and the transformation office.
4 days ago
Affin Bank expected to see 30.6% quarterly drop in Q4 net profit: report
The upturn in loan loss provisioning will lead to the decline, said CGS International.
4 days ago
UnionPay expands Apple Services payments to 15 markets
Cardholders can use their cards to pay for Apple’s digital content.
4 days ago
NAB earnings outlook tempered by higher costs and loan competition
The bank does have low levels of problem loans and a strong funding profile, Moody’s said.
4 days ago
Westpac faces earnings pressure despite strong asset base: Moody’s
Its NPL ratio has improved and its deposit base is stable.
4 days ago
OCBC adds 8 SEA e-wallets in digital app
Customers in Singapore can now directly transfer money to 10 e-wallets.
5 days ago
Fubon Bank to sustain retail deposit growth and buffers
The bank’s loan-to-deposit ratio has improved and is below the industry average.
5 days ago
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 7.8% to $1.55b in H1 FY2026/3
It has not revised its net income forecasts for the year.
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