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Hong Kong total deposits up 5.8% YTD in October
Hong Kong total deposits up 5.8% YTD in October
Hong Kong dollar deposits grew, but renminbi remittances fell.
CIMB Group’s profit rise 12.57% in 9M 2024; EPS is MYR18.98 for Q3
The group expects its net interest margin to normalise and see some pressure in Q4.
Bank Tabungan Negara’s asset quality ‘stable’ amidst loan clean-up efforts
Costs are expected to rise and liquidity to fall over the next year.
Maybank's net profit up 8.5% in 9M FY2024
Non-interest income growth pushed up its profits.
Bank Central Asia's net profit climbs to $2.9b in 9M 2024
Net interest income grew by 9%, reaching $4b.
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UOB, OCBC, and DBS have low earnings downside risk and offer attractive dividends.
MUFG employee steals up to $12.9m from safe deposit boxes
At least 60 safe deposit box lessors are affected, the bank said in a statement.
AusPayNet welcomes Aussie gov’t retirement of cheques by 2029
Cheques will cease being accepted by financial institutions by 2029
Japan Post Bank posts $1.44b net income for H1 FY2025/3
This is 22.3% higher than the H1 period in FY2024/3.
SMFG reports $4.86b profit for H1 FY2024
Earnings per share (diluted) is JPY184.72 for the period.
Mongolian banks to benefit from government’s improve support capacity
Eight banks retained their stable outlooks, according to Moody’s Ratings.
Six Bangladeshi banks grapple with higher NPLs and gov’t risks
Three banks will see more BNPLs; two banks face deteriorating asset quality.
Norinchukin Bank reports JPY893.9b in losses for H1 FY2024
Its capital ratios have increased.
India’s deposits surpass loan growth in Oct-Nov 2024
Higher term rates helped push up deposits, according to CareEdge.
Indonesian banks to see less intense loan competition in 2025
Banks are looking to solidify their market share.
Public Bank’s profitability to continue outperforming industry: Moody’s
It is expected to maintain a low problem ratio through 2025.
Bangkok Bank reports $358.91m net profit for Q3
Earnings per share is THB6.54 for the period that ended on 30 September 2024.
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