Retail Banking

Indian banks face modest exposure to US tariff-hit sectors

They should be able to manage the credit costs and asset quality.

Japan Post Bank’s net income up 8.9% to JPY104.86b in Q1 FY2026/3

Net income per share is JPY29.29, according to its consolidated financial results.

National Australia Bank fined $15.5m for failing to respond to hardship claim

NAB and subsidiary AFSH are required to publish an adverse publicity notice.

Security Bank accelerates digital transformation with fresh apps

MSMEs are a key focus of the Philippine lender’s modernization efforts.

Digital banking platform market set to grow to $168.3b by 2032

Growth in internet users and the shift to online banking will drive its expansion.

Singapore banks see H1 profit ease on margin, tax pressures

The big three’s profitability moderated from peal levels, noted Moody’s Ratings.

Westpac names Carolyn McCann as chief executive, consumer

McCann was previous group executive for customer and corporate services.

SoKor, Vietnam central banks ink MOU to strengthen cooperation

It specifies areas of cooperation in greater detail, the BOK said.

Malaysia’s SME Bank sees 158% increase in entrepreneurs financed in H1

About 1,632 have benefitted from the Maju Usahawan MADANI programme.

Techcombank names Jens Lottner as CEO for a second term

Lottner’s term, which takes effect on 18 August 2025, will be up to 2030.

PH central bank names new deputy governor for financial supervisory

Lyn Javier succeeded Chuchi Fonacier, who retired on 1 August 2025.

Krungthai Bank and partners establish virtual lender Clicx Bank

Clicx Bank has a registered capital of THB50m to start.

PSBank’s net income at $37.85m in H1 on loan book growth

Core revenues rose 7%, and operating expenses declined by 2%.

Philippine Business Bank’s net income at $18.75m in H1 2025

The bank will continue to focus on the SME market as its core strategy.

Gen Alpha’s high financial literacy challenges banking norms

Nearly all APAC children now have financial accounts.