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APAC developed market banks to see limited loan growth, NIM pressures
APAC developed market banks to see limited loan growth, NIM pressures
Hong Kong is expected to see even slower loan growth than other DM markets.
8 hours ago
Chinese banks face $341b annual credit losses from tariff strains
Banks’ nonperforming assets are expected to peak at 5.9% in 2026.
8 hours ago
APAC emerging market banks to enjoy double digit credit growth: report
China and Thailand will feel the most pressure, especially Chinese banks’ margins.
8 hours ago
Security Bank enhances eKYC process in digital app
It has included enhanced fraud detection capabilities, including deepfake prevention.
8 hours ago
Softening property demand could push up Taiwan’s bad loans
Potential losses could be absorbed by the banks’ core earnings, S&P said.
8 hours ago
Mizuho Financial Group launches universal bank in Europe
Mizuho Bank Europe merged banking and securities services of two subsidiaries.
8 hours ago
DBS rolls out new benefits under its Heartland Merchant Banking Package
Merchants can save up to S$1,880 through waivers and cashbacks.
1 day ago
Vietnam’s LPBank to see asset quality pressures as it expands its retail loans
But stable capitalisation and improved profitability should provide a buffer, says Moody’s.
1 day ago
Bank of Makati joins the Philippines’ “Piso Caravan” program
There are now 141 financial institutions participating in the program, the central bank said.
1 day ago
SMBC, Fujitsu Limited to create data analytics business
Japanese companies reportedly want data-driven operations to improve efficiency.
4 days ago
Thai banks not “materially” affected by Myanmar earthquake
It only brought limited property damage and business disruption to Thailand, Moody’s said.
4 days ago
Philippine central bank eyes AI rules for banks
Artificial intelligence should not diminish banks’ responsibility to uphold data privacy.
6 days ago
Westpac appoints Kate Dee as chief people officer
She has been the chief people officer of Bupa Asia Pacific since 2018.
6 days ago
ANZ moves up incoming CEO Nuno Matos’ start date to May 12
Matos is most recently the CEO of HSBC’s Wealth and Personal Banking.
6 days ago
ICBC’s risk diversification supports resilience amidst China’s slowdown
Capitalization should be sufficient despite ICBC not being included in the first round of the government’s capital injection.
6 days ago
China’s Big 5 banks expected to boost lending with capital support
Fee income may also recover if new stimulus policies are effective, said CreditSights.
6 days ago
CITIC Limited logs 1.1% YoY profit rise to $8.01b in 2024
Earnings per share is RMB2.00, whilst the final dividend proposed is RMB0.36 per share.
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