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HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer
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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Bank Mandiri says oil shock could lift bad loan ratio to 4%: report
Growth in the commodity segment may cushion its wholesale loan portfolio.
DBS and OCBC seen lifting buffers as credit costs rise
Both banks’ managements will review macroeconomic variables related to the Middle East.
NAB flags $504m in H1 impairment charges as Middle East conflict bites
It will apply a 1.5% discount to its dividend reinvestment plan to strengthen its capital position.
Citi renews custodial and fund services contract with Australia’s Hostplus
Citi and Hostplus have worked together for 13 years.
Think tanks urge Bank of Korea to move from climate research to action
The BOK is called to implement concrete policies that shift financial flows away from high-carbon sectors.
MUFG completes $4.26b Shriram Finance investment
It now holds a 20% equity stake in SFL.
Eximbank leadership churn triggers governance vulnerability
Seven board directors and board of supervisors’ members resigned in February.
Eximbank board member withdraws resignation whilst others set to leave
Pham Tuan Anh said he talked with the board and management in making his decision.
ING's Philippine leaders advance AI strategy with sustainability focus
ING maintains a clear position that its AI strategy is grounded in responsibility and sustainability.
DBS Q1 profit may fall to $2.2b on margin pressure and record wealth fees
Wealth fees could grow by around 10.5% year-on-year, analysts said.
BSP offers loan relief measures to ease energy price pressures
The BSP also asked FIs to temporarily suspend online banking and e-money service fees and charges.
Philippine Business Bank’s net income rise to $31.7m in 2025 on higher interest income
PBB expects the operating environment to remain challenging in the coming months
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