Retail Banking

PH banks missing out on revenue from growing middle class market

Over 7 in 10 loans made by banks are extended to corporates– leaving 15 million SMEs and self-employed workers with little access to traditional...

HSBC posts pre-tax profit of $12.9b, with first quarterly dividend at $0.1 per share

Profits include a provisional gain of $1.5b from SVB Bank UK acquisition in March.

OCBC and RHB co-establish two sustainability-linked solutions

The facility will enable RHB Malaysia to convert its SGD-denominated proceeds to US$.

Hong Kong banks reminded they may engage with virtual asset entities: central bank

There have been more comments from foreign firms on the difficulties of opening a bank account.

Vietnam’s HDBank targets $562.67m profit for 2023

Shareholders approved a dividend distribution of 10% in cash and 15% in shares.

BPI’s Q1 net profit increases by 52%, boosts efforts toward financial inclusion

The January to March performance was driven by the bank’s average asset base expansion, margin growth, and lower provisions.

Techcombank launches AI-powered money management services

It will provide insights on payment behaviors and analyze transactions.

David Ho joins DBS board

Effectivity of his appointment begins on 26 April.

Vietnam’s Techcombank sees net profits slide 17.1% in Q1

Net interest income fell, but net fee income rose.

How will China’s new rules on asset classification affect banks?

The new measures expand on classifying asset risks of banks.

Citi’s institutional, corporate banking arm in Asia sees 14% higher revenue in Q1

The Institutional Clients Group’s net income for Asia went up 31% compared to Q1 2022.

India’s Yes Bank records 45% net profit drop: report

Net profit fell much lower than anticipated by analysts.

Steady margins will push Daegu Bank to stable profits in 2023

The bank’s dividend payouts will remain at current levels of 40% to 50%, Moody’s reported.

Japan’s Chiba bank to maintain above domestic average profitability

The bank will maintain strong loan quality and liquidity, Moody’s said.

Weekly Global News Wrap: UBS to retain only few Credit Suisse senior bankers; open banking to increase liquidity risk

And the UK must make it easier for banking staff to work remotely, says industry body. 

Brankas-MPT mobility partnership grants motorists quick toll reload via bank accounts

This collaboration targets to attract new app users that will benefit from lower service fees.