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Banks in China, Australia see market caps rise in Q2 on falling interest rates
Banks in China, Australia see market caps rise in Q2 on falling interest rates
In contrast, Japanese megabanks and DBS saw their market caps fall.
Nearly 2 in 3 Hong Kongers hold a digital bank account
Respondents said digital banks outperform incumbents in account opening promotions.
Thailand’s SCB surpasses sustainable finance target
It has disbursed THb180b, already past the THB150b target.
Six banks penalized in Singapore for AML breaches
Credit Suisse’s fine also accounts for separate breaches related to US customer accounts.
EXIM India has strong solvency, although capital to moderate
It will enjoy strong funding access due to its government affiliation.
AusPayNet launches public consultation on account-to-account payments
They aim to identify current and future payment needs and expectations of users.
Aussie banks welcome confirmation of payee system
It will check if the account names and numbers entered by the payer.
Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia
Bangkok Bank, Permata Bank reiterates support for Thai investors entering Indonesia
Top Philippine banks’ strong capitalisation, liquidity a buffer for macro risks
Provisioning costs are expected to remain elevated as they expand their consumer loan books.
Bank Mandiri’s interest margin upper target 'challenging' to attain
Loan growth momentum could pick up in the second half of 2025.
Bank Australia’s Qudos merger solidifies its competitive position
Its Qudos and Australian Unity Bank mergers are not expected to disrupt core activities.
South Korea's average deposit, loan interest rates fell in May
Interest rate on new deposits fell 8 basis points from a month earlier.
Philippine thrift banks grew total assets by 6% to $19.5b t in 2024
Lending activities rose by 14.7% during the year.
Virtual banks in Thailand face tight competition and regulatory hurdles
Regulatory restrictions and target customer segments will keep them from growing too quickly.
Chinese megabanks cement nation’s economic prowess
Banks in China dominated S&P Global Market Intelligence’s top 50 lenders in the region.
Krungsri unveils corporate banking plans in ASEAN
It affirmed its desire to support Japanese corporations operating in Thailand.
Thailand’s central bank names new deputy governor
Suwannee Jatsadasak is now deputy governor, corporate development.
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