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Here’s how UOB plans to grow its loans and ROE

The Singapore bank is relying on growth from its ASEAN 4 markets.

Nam A Bank to enjoy improved capital and profitability through 2026

Asset quality pressures are expected to moderate over the next 12-18 months.

SME loan exposure raises Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s asset risk

Profitability is also set to decrease in 2025, Moody’s said.

Bangkok Bank approves paying out $485m for dividends

The THB6.5 per ordinary share will be paid out on 9 May.

BEA’s profits up 11.9% to $591.9m in 2024

Operating profit before impairment losses is up 3%.

Kotak Mahindra Bank set for growth as RBI lifts restrictions

The Indian bank is allowed to onboard new customers and issue new credit cards.

HSBC’s profits rise in FY2024; total dividend is $0.87

The fourth interim dividend is $0.36 per share.

Mizuho Bank, GenZero ink MOU for transition credit-use

They aim to develop capital raising mechanisms that use the credits.

Endowus launches US dollar time deposit service in Hong Kong

Minimum service is US$10,000, and rates are updated daily.

BoCom to prioritize risk control, moderate loan book growth: S&P

Its loan book is projected to grow slower in 2024-2026.

MariBank launches new investment offering

The Mari Invest Income offers zero transaction fees with S$1 minimum investment.

Romance scams expose banks to reputational risks, fines: Moody’s

Romance scam-linked entities rose to a six-year high in 2024.

Hang Seng Bank profits up 3% to HK$18.38b in 2024

Earnings per share is HK$9.33; whilst total dividend is HK$6.8.

Thai banks’ lending dip 0.4% in Q4 2024

Central bank says there is need to monitor SMEs and households’ ability to repay debt