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Bank Mandiri Q1 profit up 16.6% as Agrinas drives loan growth
Bank Mandiri Q1 profit up 16.6% as Agrinas drives loan growth
The bank is prioritising asset quality and underwriting discipline, leading to slower retail loan growth.
Thai bank earnings set to weaken in challenging 2026
Net interest margins will compress, and loan growth will be subdued.
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Resilient balance sheets and steady growth are amongst the key reasons.
HDFC and ICICI well-placed to against uncertain operating backdrops: report
The two banks will enter FY2027 in a position of strength, said CreditSights.
CIMB sees no Q1 asset quality hit from oil shock
Direct, first-order impact on its overall portfolio is likely to be contained, according to management.
Lower credit costs lift ICICI Bank profits to $1.46b in Q4
Net interest income grew 8%.
HDFC Bank profit rises 9% to $2.04b on treasury income gains
But fee income growth is slower than expected.
SCBX net profit down 18.5% to $316.85m in Q1 on lower interest income
SCBX said it conducted a comprehensive review of the loan portfolios across SCB.
HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer
He is currently the chief investment officer for China.
KBank’s net profit up 42.71% to $456.16m as Middle East conflict yet to bite
The increased economic uncertainty may pose risks to its future operating performance.
Kiatnakin Phatra Q1 net profit surge 84% on fee growth and lower losses
Credit costs did rise in Q1 as the bank braces for the geopolitical impact.
TMBThanachart Bank posts higher Q1 profit despite shrinking loan book
The bank saw a decline in auto loans, credit card loan repayments, and large corporate loans.
How can foreign ownership shape India’s financial institutions?
Capital access may improve but credit impact depends on risk discipline and governance.
Bank Mandiri says oil shock could lift bad loan ratio to 4%: report
Growth in the commodity segment may cushion its wholesale loan portfolio.
DBS and OCBC seen lifting buffers as credit costs rise
Both banks’ managements will review macroeconomic variables related to the Middle East.
NAB flags $504m in H1 impairment charges as Middle East conflict bites
It will apply a 1.5% discount to its dividend reinvestment plan to strengthen its capital position.
Citi renews custodial and fund services contract with Australia’s Hostplus
Citi and Hostplus have worked together for 13 years.
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