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Industrial Bank outlook steady as profitability holds near 2024 levels
Industrial Bank outlook steady as profitability holds near 2024 levels
NIM narrowing is expected to slow in the next 12-18 months.
Banks shift deposit strategy from rates to relationships
Wealth management is a key focus.
Citi names Ryan Ellis as head of markets sales for ANZ
Ellis will continue to be responsible for the ANZ rates sales franchise.
Sun Life Grepa and Top Bank Philippines ink partnership agreement
Top Bank Philippines will integrate insurance solutions in its services.
PNB inks loan facility agreement with DCFC to boost SME lending
The facility will be used to grant working capital loans to SMEs.
Global sustainable finance issuance dips to US$1.23t in 2025
The bank said green loans accounted for the largest share of its sustainable finance transactions by number.
Indonesia's Superbank raises $167.06m in IPO
It will use 70% of the proceeds for working capital and 30% for capital expenditure.
Japanese megabanks set for better conditions in 2026
In contrast, Chinese banks and Hong Kong banks face “deteriorating” sector outlooks.
Mizuho expands further into India with planned Avendus acquisition
Avendus will become a subsidiary of Mizuho Securities.
DBS gains approval to act as RMB clearing bank in China
DBS can now facilitate onshore China bond trading and provide custody services there.
Finance, insurance sectors expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026: survey
India recorded the highest national outlook at 52%.
Which structured finance market in APAC will fare best?
Fitch sees stable to improving asset performance in ANZ and Japan as China slips.
UnionBank names Gauraw Srivastava as wealth head and EVP
Srivastava was previously head of private banking at Vietnam’s VPBank.
UnionBank rolls out payroll account opening solution
Employees can open accounts by scanning a QR code.
CIB units confront new rivals as specialised firms gain scale
Independent investment banks and private credit firms are moving into their space.
SMBC APAC completes first SRT transaction
Its sponsor partners are Blackstone, Stonepeak, and Clifford Capital.
ANZ ex-CEO Shayne Elliot sues the bank
Elliot’s long-term variable remuneration was adjusted to zero for 2025 and 2026.
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