Retail Banking

Chinese megabanks' buffers bolstered by capital injection

Chinese megabanks' buffers bolstered by capital injection

The six megabanks experienced more margin squeeze than peers due to policy-favored lending, said S&P.
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BPI exploring AI use for other products after successful SME surge

CEO TG Limcaoco says BPI is testing AI-assisted underwriting for cars and personal loans.
13 hours ago

MUFG inks strategic partnership with the State Bank of India

They will help Japanese and Indian companies expand in India and globally.
4 days ago

Ripple seeks Australian AFSL license as payments volume doubles

It has over 75 regulatory licenses globally.
4 days ago

Mizuho pivots to automated reporting to meet Japan’s new IFRS 9 standards

It will use FIS’ balance sheet manager solution to assess credit losses.
4 days ago

PayPay prices Nasdaq IPO at $16 to raise $880m

It's over 54.98 million shares on offer are priced at $16 per share.
4 days ago

ANZ names Tammy Medard as group executive business & private bank

Medard will join the executive committee.
4 days ago

RCBC sees stablecoins as future of cross-border fund transfers

Only 3 of 4 major Philippine banks currency cater to crypto exchanges.
6 days ago

Landbank touts digital-led financial inclusion as app logs 1 million new users

Its digital channels reportedly processed 800 million transactions in 2025.
6 days ago

BPI targets 50 million Filipinos in financial inclusion push

The bank plans to expand its agency network to nearly 10,000 locations.
6 days ago

PH financial products should be for spenders, not just earners: expert

Few products are catered for OFW families spending the money remitted, said BCG’s Lance Katigbak.
6 days ago

StanChart’s Xie Wen drives global expansion for SMEs

Her engineering background taught her to solve problems with data and tech.

Will reforms save South Korea’s mutual savings banks?

Small-business and P2P lending offers fresh revenue streams.

Malaysia’s SME Bank taps Zulkiflee Hashim as Chairman

The appointment strengthens SME Bank’s push for MSME growth.

Shinhan seizes South Korea's top bank brand spot with $8.8b valuation

Nine SoKor bank brands are collectively valued at $31.8b, up 19%.