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China bank margins to recover as rate cuts pause but NPLs linger
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.
15 hours ago
How will China’s bank restructuring law reshape the industry?
Stronger lenders may acquire stakes in weaker financial institutions.
15 hours ago
ASIC holds $1.93b in unclaimed funds from old financial accounts
The largest single amount currently unclaimed is around $927,000 (A$1.3m).
18 hours ago
Citi promotes Sutida Tambunlertchai to head commercial banking in Thailand
Citi has announced a slew of appointments over the past month.
3 days ago
Danamon and MUFG Indonesia explore potential integration by 2027
The integrated bank will remain a consolidated subsidiary of MUFG Bank.
3 days ago
Japanese megabank deposits lag loans as funding gap threatens lending capacity
M&A involving Japanese companies rose 8.8% in 2025.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
SMFG logs record profit of $10.02b in FY3/2026
The Japanese megabank aims for a $10.7b net profit for FY3/2027.
4 days ago
SMFG launches shareholder benefit program ahead of 2-for-1 stock split
They will be granted up to JPY30,000 worth of rewards points, amongst other perks.
4 days ago
Japan's megabanks eye record earnings as BOJ rate hikes boost margins
Their earnings may further rise over the next two years.
4 days ago
Indian banks ready for new loss provisioning framework: Fitch
The banking system’s average CET1 ratio is expected to decline by 30bp by FY2028.
6 days ago
Chinese megabanks’ assets grow 16% as Japan and India stalls
Singaporean banks’ assets also logged double-digit growth in 2025.
NAB names Connie Sokaris as group chief risk officer
Sokaris starts in her new role on 3 August 2026.
Philippine bank lending surges 11.7% to $281b by end-2025
Loan loss coverage ratio coverage is 97.2%.
UOB's Q1 profit down 4% to $1.1b on lower fee and interest income
Trading and investment income also fell 13% compared to Q1 2025.
CIMB Thai sells auto financing portfolio to Krungsri
CIMB Group expects CIMB Thai’s ROE to improve to double digits after the sale.
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