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Taiwanese domestic banks’ SME loans up NT$52.5b in March
Taiwanese domestic banks’ SME loans up NT$52.5b in March
Average NPL ratio fell during the month.
Chinese banks to weather trade-related strains: S&P
Regional banks in coastal provinces are likely to see greater pressure than megabanks.
Deutsche, Ant teams up to improve cross-border payments
They will work on global treasury management and cross-border payment projects.
Taiwan’s outstanding loans up $1.01b in April
The NPL is the same as in March, according to official data.
CMB International to maintain strong profitability through 2026
Returns will be supported by robust fee and commissions income.
Hong Kong’s millionaire density trails only mainland China: report
It noted Hong Kong as having one of the highest millionaire densities in the world, second only to mainland China.
DBS first to accept CPF LIFE payouts for credit card applications
It aims to expand access to financial products for retirees and seniors receiving monthly payouts.
OCBC’s revised Great Eastern bid seen having limited financial impact: RHB
RHB maintained a ‘Neutral’ rating on OCBC with a target price of $17.50, representing a 7% upside.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia completes stake sale in Bank of Hangzhou
CBA received approximately $940m, and CET1 ratio was raised by 17 basis points.
Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank’s returns to decline slightly through 2026
Net interest margin and loan pressures will weigh on the bank’s asset quality.
Citi clinches ANZ banker as new head of markets for Indonesia
Benny Aroeman has also worked in DBS, HSBC, and Deutsche Indonesia previously.
Deutsche Bank names corporate coverage head for MEA
Majed Julfar will act as the bank’s most senior representative in the UAE.
Australian banks may cut mortgage broker reliance to boost profitability
Driving customers to in-house channels could boost profitability.
DBS surpasses US$100b market cap
The bank’s market cap is over S$129.35b according to data from the SGX.
BNPL firm Atome secures $75m facility from Lending Ark
Lending Ark has invested over $1b in Asia.
Digital token firms serving foreign clients must obtain a license: MAS
Without a license, they will need to cease operations by 30 June.
BoCom Hong Kong profitability lifted by interest and fee income
The growth of its wealth management business will benefit fee income, says Moody’s
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