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MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
MUFG now Sakana AI’s largest Japanese investor
Its projects include an AI capable of rewriting its own code for self-improvement.
GCash PocketPay enables NFC devices to become payment portals
Any android device with NFC can accept contactless Visa and Mastercard payments.
AMINA HK can now offer crypto spot trading, asset safeguarding
Its services include 24/7 crypto spot trading, and crypto deposits and withdrawals.
VPBank names Felix Brill as head of international locations
Brill will be responsible for the client business in Switzerland, Luxembourg, and Singapore.
Banks’ outlooks steady despite geopolitical risks and possible tariff shocks
These lenders have “satisfactorily contended” with stressful conditions over the past five years.
Australia’s Ubank surpasses 1 million customers
It has named social media, particularly Tiktok, as an acquisition channel.
SMFG’s profit rose 28.72% to $6.04b in H1 FY2025
Its comprehensive income more than doubled during the period.
Mizuho Financial Group’s profit up 21.8% to $4.46b in H1 FY2025
Its comprehensive income rose 42.8% although ordinary income was 5.4% lower.
Macquarie Group’s net profit up 3% to A$1.65b in H1 2026
Net operating income and operating expenses are both higher compared to a year earlier.
Philippine banks’ profits up 4.1% to $3.35b in H1 2025
Assets rose thanks to stable domestic deposits, and strong liquidity and buffers.
NAB sees net profit dip 2.9% to A$6.76b in FY2025
The group saw a deterioration in its business lending portfolio, the bank reported.
Fighting fraud in the digital banking age
Cybercriminals are exploiting new weaknesses, with digital document forgeries up 244% year-over-year.
Airwallex surpasses $1b in annual recurring revenue
The Americas and EMEA make up 35% of its revenue.
OCBC names Melvyn Low as group chief strategy & transformation officer
He will continue to lead the global transaction banking division.
GoTyme Bank reports 7.8 million users after three years
Customers can make deposits and withdrawals in 1,450 partner locations.
JCB, Agoda ink three-year deal for joint campaigns and co-marketing
JCB cardmembers will enjoy exclusive discounts and special offers in key markets.
BRI on track to hit full-year target despite lower Q3 profit results
Credit costs are guided to have a slight improvement in 2026.
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