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DBP with ‘stable’ outlook on expected healthy PH economic growth: S&P
DBP with ‘stable’ outlook on expected healthy PH economic growth: S&P
It is “almost certain” to receive support from the government if needed.
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Australia’s CommBank enables e-Passports for bank account opening
Around 700,000 new customers join the bank yearly.
20 minutes ago
Foreign owners scale digital credit via Philippine rural banks
Digital lending models are stretching the rural banking mandate.
9 hours ago
Vietnam banks face tight liquidity as deposit growth lags
Banks have turned to the interbank market and bond issuance but it leaves them exposed to interest rates.
9 hours ago
Krungthai Bank launches US dollar bond wallet on Paotang app
The minimum investment is US$1,000.
2 days ago
Krungsri names Kohei Omori as head of Japanese corporate banking
He headed the corporate banking division in the US Midwest.
2 days ago
ASIC scam takedowns jump 90% as Australians’ losses hit $2.18b
ASIC also took down over 1,100 online scam investment advertisements.
2 days ago
Middle East conflict weigh on Indian banks’ margins and profits
Sector margins could decline to below FY2027 forecasts.
2 days ago
Why digital empathy is key to building a financial brand
Ipsos says lenders financial institutions now compete with best-in-class platforms across all industries
3 days ago
Westpac urges greater social media accountability as personalised fraud spikes
The bank noted a sharp rise in “Hi Mum” and business email or invoice scams.
3 days ago
New Zealand cards likely to hit 1.8% growth in 2026 as fee caps spur use
Rewards, discounts, and flexible payment schemes.
3 days ago
SCB allocates $539m to finance 9 green hotel projects in Thailand
These will be developed by seven hotel groups.
4 days ago
MUFG breaks ground on new HQ with 2030 target completion
It will have a total floor area of about 169,000 square meters.
4 days ago
SMFG targets 15% ROTE with new medium-term plan and vision
It named IT transformation a major management priority.
4 days ago
Union Bank of Taiwan and Bank SinoPac enable JCB contactless payments
JCB cards can be used for public transportation in Japan and in overseas markets.
SMBC sells MANUBANK’s commercial banking unit to US’ Bank of Hope
Jenius Bank is not part of the transaction.
Mizuho Bank completes merger with research & tech unit
Research and consulting functions are now under the Mizuho Research Institute brand.
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