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Japanese banks build hidden risk in offshore credit push
Japanese banks build hidden risk in offshore credit push
Currently, direct exposure to US private credit appears limited at Japan’s major institutions, Fitch said.
Indian banks’ outlook rests on reforms and underwriting gains
A prolonged Middle East tensions could pressure growth and margins, however.
Japan Post Bank flags $27.07b securities losses for FY2026
It does not expect the losses to have any impact on its earnings or annual dividend.
Union Bank of the Philippines’ net income doubles to $62.69m in Q1
It noted some trading losses associated with the Iran conflict, however.
Bank Mandiri Q1 profit up 16.6% as Agrinas drives loan growth
The bank is prioritising asset quality and underwriting discipline, leading to slower retail loan growth.
Thai bank earnings set to weaken in challenging 2026
Net interest margins will compress, and loan growth will be subdued.
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Resilient balance sheets and steady growth are amongst the key reasons.
HDFC and ICICI well-placed to against uncertain operating backdrops: report
The two banks will enter FY2027 in a position of strength, said CreditSights.
CIMB sees no Q1 asset quality hit from oil shock
Direct, first-order impact on its overall portfolio is likely to be contained, according to management.
Lower credit costs lift ICICI Bank profits to $1.46b in Q4
Net interest income grew 8%.
HDFC Bank profit rises 9% to $2.04b on treasury income gains
But fee income growth is slower than expected.
SCBX net profit down 18.5% to $316.85m in Q1 on lower interest income
SCBX said it conducted a comprehensive review of the loan portfolios across SCB.
HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer
He is currently the chief investment officer for China.
KBank’s net profit up 42.71% to $456.16m as Middle East conflict yet to bite
The increased economic uncertainty may pose risks to its future operating performance.
Kiatnakin Phatra Q1 net profit surge 84% on fee growth and lower losses
Credit costs did rise in Q1 as the bank braces for the geopolitical impact.
TMBThanachart Bank posts higher Q1 profit despite shrinking loan book
The bank saw a decline in auto loans, credit card loan repayments, and large corporate loans.
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