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Citi names Thai Nguyet Minh as markets head and country treasury for Vietnam
Citi names Thai Nguyet Minh as markets head and country treasury for Vietnam
She joins from Maybank, where she was the Vietnam head of global markets.
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Bank Central Asia’s net profit rise 5.8% to $287.65m in Jan 2026
Net interest margin fell on lower earning asset yield, noted CGSI.
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OCBC’s net profit dip 2% to $5.87b on higher tax expenses
OCBC’s net profit dip 2% to $5.87b on higher tax expenses
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RCBC’s net income up 11% to $183.71m in 2025 on loan and card growth
Credit card receivables rose due to the “successful acquisition of affluent customers.”
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AUB’s net income up 12% to $220.12m on commercial loan growth
AUB’s net income up 12% to $220.12m on commercial loan growth.
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PNB’s net income up 20% to $438.6m in 2025 on more loans and lower costs
It's bad loans ratio declined to 4.7% whilst operating expenses grew slower.
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UOB’s net profit falls 23% to $3.69b in 2025 as allowances double
The bank raised provisions by S$1.5b, with higher allowances in Singapore and China.
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Singapore banks lead pay as hiring access ranks low
DBS and OCBC were at the bottom 20% for job opportunities to non-degree holders and less experienced workers.
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Welcome Bank (Rural Bank) unveil e-signature and e-KYC services in loan apps
It eliminates the need for scheduled video calls or a hybrid application process.
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Krungsri, Thai stock exchange push SETCarbon platform for SMEs’ green transition
The platform is now used by 380 organisation, with 85% being listed companies.
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National Australia Bank’s net profit up 11% to $1.56b in Q1 FY2026
Revenue rose 6% on higher markets & treasury income.
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Philippine rural banks face merger pressure with tighter capital rules
Many lenders in the countryside have little capital buffer.
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Banks to pursue smaller and more strategic M&As in 2026: McKinsey
Smaller banks are prone to getting acquired as they struggle with funding and tech costs.
5 days ago
Metrobank’s net income hit $856.71m in 2025 trade and loan growth
Net interest income rose 9.2% during the year.
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Financial services M&A deal value rise 40% on improved bank profitability
Postal Savings Bank of China’s $18.1b deal with China Mobile is the year’s top deal.
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SMFG’s CET1 ratio climb to 12.75% on higher capital
The Japanese megabank earlier reported a profit of $8.99b for the 9M period.
Japan Post Bank profit surges 22.4% to $2.46b in Q3 FY2026/3
Dividend is forecasted to be JPY70 for FY2026/3.
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