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National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis

Australia is not building enough homes to make housing accessible, the CEO said.
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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.

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.