Retail Banking
Deposit war squeezes Malaysian banks’ margins
There is a steady outflow of savings deposits into higher-yielding fixed deposits, says S&P.
PwC, StanChart release analysis on CBDCs' role in future banking
The paper highlights CBDCs programmability and how they can revolutionise retail, trade, and supply chain finance.
Public Bank unveils PB SecureSign in major security overhaul
This is in line with the bank’s commitment to boost cyber protection.
HSBC unveils new measures to support Hong Kong, mainland startups
A specified lending fund was increased to $3b.
Axis Bank names Nurani Subramanian Vishwanathan as independent director
Vishwanathan has had diverse experiences as a central banker since 1981.
Indian banks’ profits to stabilize; weak assets to persist for some
Weak assets are expected to make up 5.2% of gross loans for FY2023.
Public Bank posts 22.6% net profit surge in Q1
It expects market volatility to be heavily influenced by US and EU banking environment.
Cambodia's Sathapana Bank incorporates AI for credit risk management
It aims to power its credit risk management with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Hang Seng warns customers of faux Instagram account
This is the fifth time in May that Hang Seng Bank warned of a fake account.
Maybank records 10.7% increase in Q1 profits
The group’s profit before tax also grew 2.7%.
Hang Seng says ‘be vigilant’ of new deceptive sites
Fraudulent websites may display the bank’s logo.
HSBC names new South Asia head of wealth and personal banking
Kai Zhan g will be responsible for expanding wealth management across South Asia.
Hang Seng organises $100m social loan for Unistress
This funding will entail establishing schools for children and transitional homes for low-income households.
HSBC appoints Wing Tai Properties CEO as independent non-executive director
Cheng has also been named to HSBC’s remuneration committee and risk committee.
Taipei’s Fubon Bank reports record-high Q1 profits
Credit card issuance also saw a surge.
Central bank rate cuts could raise Philippine banks’ earnings by 2.6%
Every 100bp rate cut would free PHP106b of liquidity.
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