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Japan Post Bank logs $2.86b net income for FY2025/3
Japan Post Bank logs $2.86b net income for FY2025/3
The dividend is JPY58, with a dividend payout ratio of 50.6%.
Banking sector bucked trend with job posting increase in Q1
Companies such as JPMorgan Chase & Co, PNC Financial Services, and Visa drove hiring.
Indonesia’s Eximbank to maintain ‘robust’ capitalisation
But its high stock of problem loans will continue to weigh on its net interest margin.
BDO’s asset quality stable whilst funding, liquidity its ‘key strengths’: Moody’s
Problem loan ratio coverage is one of the strongest in the Philippines.
Maybank’s net profit up 4% to $614.25m in Q1 2025
They expect to continue to grow in the markets they operate.
Citi names Prashant Thakker as head of Asia South Corporate Bank
He has spent 18 years in Citi.
OCBC, UOB to maintain strong capital buffers through 2026: Moody’s
CET1 ratio and return on assets will decline, however.
MUFG invests in sustainability reporting and AI automation
Its banking subsidiary partnered with AI R&D company Sakana AI.
ANZ to roll out energy ratings option for energy performance evaluation
It will help homeowners identify opportunities for upgrades that will reduce bills.
Norinchukin reports $12.6b loss for FY2024
It aims for a JPY30b to JPY70b net income for FY2025.
Public Bank’s net profit up 5.6% to $413.6m in Q1
Return on equity is 12.4%.
DBS’ ‘superior’ funding franchise a buffer against volatile financial markets
However, problem loans are likely to increase, and profitability will decrease.
EastWest modernises retail and corporate operations with SaaS adoption
It expects to benefit the bank’s more than 3 million customers in the Philippines.
RCBC posts ₱1.517t in assets in strong Q1 2025 performance
The report showed a QoQ increase in both solo and consolidated assets. On a solo basis, RCBC’s total assets rose to ₱1.509t.
Vietnam’s two-year fintech sandbox takes shape
The trial, which will take effect on 1 July, is a step in the right direction.
Citi launches AI tools for Hong Kong employees
One tool can summarise, compare, and translate multiple documents at the same time.
UnionBank unveils fully digital personal loan application process
Loans can be provided in as fast as 5 minutes upon approval.
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