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ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
This includes the A$240m ASIC settlement and A$285b related to PT Panin.
4 days ago
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
Australia is not building enough homes to make housing accessible, the CEO said.
4 days ago
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 9.9% to $1.18b in 9M 2025
Net interest margin is 2.81% as of end-September 2025.
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SCB X logs 10.2% net profit rise to THB12.06b in Q3
Its net profit has risen by 15.8% in the first nine months of 2025.
PH central bank warns of entity impersonating UNA Financing Corp
The legitimate business UNA said it is not connected to the entity.
BDO’s net income up 4% to $1.07b in 9M 2025
Deposits and loans grew during the period.
Thai banks’ focus on asset quality and ‘clean’ loan books in 2026
The banks are expected to report a loan contraction in 2025 compared to last year.
Asia Pacific lenders turn to AI to strengthen compliance efforts
Oracle’s clients achieved 70% productivity gains as AI improved compliance efficiency.
Thailand's TMBThanachart Bank beats Q3 profit forecasts on lower provisions
But management is bracing for slower fee income growth in Q4 2025.
ANZ names Sheng Lee as country head of Vietnam operations
Lee, who has been with ANZ since 2015, will commence his new role in early 2026.
Bangkok Bank earnings forecasts raised up to 15%: CGS International
The bank posted a $420m (THB13.8b) net profit for the third quarter.
Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank expected to maintain profitability
Moody’s expects new delinquencies to stay low in the next 12-18 months.
BPI posts $858.5m net income as revenues climb 13% in 9M 2025
The bank’s total assets reached $59.5b.
Singapore banks face softer earnings as NIMs stay under pressure
DBS also noted growing focus on Singapore banks’ Hong Kong exposures.
SG banks' Q3 profit seen slipping up to 1.6% QoQ on lower interest rates
Lower interest rates outweighed improved investor sentiments.
Thai Banks face 3.7% YoY impaired loans rise in 2025
Low unemployment and declining interest rates are expected to help pay back debts.
Banks see sharp drop in cheque use ahead of 2027 phaseout
More people are using e-payment solutions such as PayNow and FAST.
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