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KBANK credit costs’ set to exceed target on trade pressures
KBANK credit costs’ set to exceed target on trade pressures
In the worst-case scenario, credit cost could rise to 170bp.
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Krungthai Bank’s net profit dip 1% to $344.37m in Q2
Basic earnings per share is THB0.8 for the quarter.
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Shinkin Central Bank’s strong liquidity backed by sticky member deposits
It has very low credit risk in its investment portfolio and loan book, says Moody's.
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Malaysian bank’s gross impaired loans could rise by 5.6% in FY2025
Hong Leong Bank and Public Bank may be least impacted if GILs rise by 10%-30%.
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SCB X net profit up 18.7% to $386.9m in H1
Q2 net profit rose 27.7% on higher investment gains and reduced losses.
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Bangkok Bank likely to miss 2025 net interest margin target
Its Q2 2025 earnings growth was flat year-on-year.
2 days ago
SBI loan growth to hit 12% in 2025 whilst capitalisation to improve
Partial stake sale in Yes Bank will improve core capital ratio further.
3 days ago
Techcombank’s profit down 1.48% to $472.75m in H1 2025
Net interest income fell, but net interest margin registered a slight increase.
3 days ago
Property strains weighs on CMB Wing Lung’s asset quality: Moody’s
Fee income will support the bank’s profitability
3 days ago
India’s Axis Bank face higher credit costs and margin pressures
It logged more slippages or bad loans due to reclassification.
4 days ago
TMBThanachart Bank’s dividend payout likely at 65% for 2025
But rising NPLs in auto loans and unsecured consumer loans can be a problem.
4 days ago
New Zealand to reopen ESAS applications in September
It is open to payment service providers, overseas deposit takers, and designated FMI operators.
4 days ago
Australia cancels credit licenses of seven entities
They failed to be a member of AFCA, or failed to lodge compliance certificates, amongst other reasons.
4 days ago
HSBC names Airport Authority HK chairman as new board member
Fred Lam Tin Fuk served as AAHK CEO from 2014-2024.
CBA deploys AI bot army to disrupt and study scam attacks
Thousands of voice and message bots intercept scammers before they reach real customers.
India liquidity support eases funding strain for banks
Margins will fall in the near-term, but pressures will ease as deposit costs fall.
New bad loan formation remains a key risk for China Everbright Bank
The bank has adequate buffers, with reserves covering 174.4% of its NPLs.
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