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MUFG execs take pay cut after safe deposit box incident
MUFG execs take pay cut after safe deposit box incident
The bank is also strengthening its safe deposit box checks and procedures.
Maya disbursed $1.16b in loans in 2024
It now holds almost $666.9m in deposit balances.
Singapore FIs face stricter regulatory scrutiny in 2025
Singapore bucked the trend in 2024, with more fines issued.
Grab, Singtel-backed Super Bank mulls IPO: report
The Jakarta-based digital bank may raise up to $300m, sources said.
Top 25 banks’ market cap rises 27.1% in Q4 2024
ICBC is APAC’s top bank in terms of market cap; DBS rises to 23rd spot.
RHB unveils debit card replacement kiosks.
They’re available in two branches.
Siam Commercial Bank unveils new uniforms made of recycled fabric
The uniforms make use of plastic bottles.
WeLab Bank achieves first breakeven in Dec 2024
WeLab Bank credited it to its expanded loan book.
Land Bank of Taiwan secures license to operate in Australia
It can operate as a foreign authorised deposit-taking institution.
Luxembourg’s Banking Circle to buy Australian Settlements Ltd.
ASL provides settlement and payment services in Australia.
Japanese banks’ total assets at $9.15t in Nov 2024
Banks hold $1.52t in assets overseas.
Vietnam's banking system poised to achieve 16% credit growth: SBV
The growth targets for credit institutions will be determined based on their 2023 ratings.
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Malaysian banks’ earnings growth to moderate from slower NII growth
Loan growth is expected to recover thanks to more business loans.
BDO names Jeffrey Alejandro as chief audit executive and IAG head
He worked for ING Bank NV and Citibank NA previously.
UnionBank names Vivian Perez as financial risk and performance head
The appointment was effective 2 January 2025.
Thai banks’ Q4 profit slated for 20% growth with portfolio cleanup
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, Tisco may see a rise in credit costs, an analyst said.
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