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Japan’s SMFG reports higher Tier 1 capital and ratio for 2024
Japan’s SMFG reports higher Tier 1 capital and ratio for 2024
But its total capital ratio was slightly lower than a year ago.
PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments
PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments
DBS launches multi-currency commercial debit card
Businesses can lock in rates 1 year in advance.
Military Commercial JS Bank to sustain profits despite rising bad loans
Its NPL ratio deteriorated to 1.6% in June 2024 vs 1.4% a year earlier.
Chinese banks must move from size reliance to sustain profits
Most struggle to diversify their income sources as they seek short-term growth.
Bangladesh’s political situation exacerbates banking system’s problems
Much-needed policy changes may be delayed.
Mizuho Bank’s Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 14.26% in June
This is 0.66 percentage points (ppt) higher than in March 2024.
CBA to retain capital levels despite buyback, high dividend payout
Cash net profit after tax declined 2% in the latest financial year.
South Korea’s corporate loans rise in July; deposits decline
Tax payments and outflow of funds for various reasons led to the drop.
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 10.8% in Q1
Net income per share is JPY26.61.
OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN
Multinationals are likely to hasten their ASEAN expansion.
Philippine central bank to grant up to 4 new digital bank licenses
The moratorium for new licenses will be lifted on 1 January 2025.
Six Thai banks to sustain improved earnings through 2026: Fitch
They are well-positioned to face risks after years of excessive provisioning.
Krung Thai Bank likely to miss loan growth target for 2024: analyst
Government loan demand will rise but yield will be lower.
Manufacturing, household spending weigh on KBank’s Q2 net profits
Net profit for the quarter is 6.18% lower than in Q1.
Metrobank’s net income up 9.6% in Q2
The bank reported higher gross revenue and expenses for the quarter.
Philippine Business Bank’s net income is $9.02m in Q2
The SME-focused bank announced a PHP0.64 EPS for Q2.
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