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Maybank’s net profit up 4% to $1.23b in H1
Maybank’s net profit up 4% to $1.23b in H1
Loans increased in Malaysia and Singapore but fell in Indonesia.
South Korea’s new loans, deposit interest rates dip in July
Average loan rates to the corporate and household sectors fell.
Ping An Bank past the worst point for net profit growth: analysts
Net profit decline in Q2 was narrower than recorded in Q1.
SMBC builds Africa presence with four new collaborations
It aims to support trade and investment, financing, and alleviate food shortages, it said.
ANZ prevented, recovered over A$100m in scam and fraud-related funds
Its customers' financial losses to scams fell by 15%, the bank said.
Bank Islam Malaysia profit misses analyst estimates on higher provisions
Fee income lifted operating revenue but was offset by loss provisioning and overheads.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank expected to maintain stable credit quality
The bank’s credit losses are expected to remain low over the next two years.
Vietnam’s lenders bolstered by reforms and foreign direct investment
The direct impact of tariffs on the banking sector should be manageable, S&P said.
Citi has appointed Asghar Ali as head of corporate banking real estate
Prior to his new role, Ali has been based in Hong Kong since 2007.
Moody’s says Hang Seng Bank capital strength offsets loan risks
These loans made up 15% of total lending in June 2025.
Seven Bank enter talks on potential capital and business alliance with Itochu
Seven Bank operates more than 28,000 ATMs in Japan.
CIMB Singapore unveils FlexiPay loan with flexible SME repayment terms
Repayments are automatically deducted as a percentage of daily deposits.
Show, don’t tell: Asian banks need to prove simplification works – here’s how
The choice is clear: simplify or stagnate — the future of Asian banking depends on it.
Indian banks benefit from infra spending, lower credit risks
Credit losses may rise in the next 12-24 months but still better than averages.
Affin Bank profit seen lower in H2 on policy rate cut
Its net profit rose 17% in H1 on its interest and non-interest incomes expanding.
Union Bank of the Philippines hires senior officers for compliance
A new relationship manager has also been appointed.
Philippine cash remittances up 3.7% to $2.99b in June
The US remained the top source of remittance to the Philippines.
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