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MUFG Bank China names new deputy president
MUFG Bank China names new deputy president
Benjamin Lam brings over 30 years of experience in his new role.
H2 rate cuts likely to boost Indonesian banks’ earnings
A rate cut cycle often leads to banks’ earnings accelerating.
Taiwan credit card firms’ see lower balance in May
There were less credit cards active compared to April.
Value of loans extended to Taiwan’s SMEs rise in May
SME loans account for 65.4% of Taiwanese banks’ corporate loans.
ZA Bank unveils payroll service with limited-time coupon
With the coupon, users can earn HK$1,775 in interest for a 90-day period.
PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance's groundbreaking achievements recognised at ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards
This highlights their pioneering efforts in sustainable finance and innovative deal-making.
Lower costs, new lending buoy Yes Bank’s improving profits
New lending will help it meet rules, and in turn reduce operating expenses.
Taiwanese banks’ bad loans fell in May
The coverage ratio of allowances for NPLs rose to 811.56%.
South Korea’s household loans up 0.5% in H1
The outstanding balance of all household loans is KRW4.4t as of June 2024.
Fave Singapore clinches in-principle approval in Singapore
It can now offer account issuance and domestic money transfer services in SG.
South Korea names 10 domestic systemically important banks for 2025
They are required to log a 1% additional capital surcharge in 2025.
Maybank SG prevents S$1.21m loss across 19 cases
The bank worked with the SPF to intervene in 19 scam cases.
Value of loans to SG SMEs fell by 42% in 2023
There were less SMEs earning $300,000 a month who took out loans.
Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Forum 2024 arrives in Manila this October
Join us as we chart the course for a resilient, innovative, and thriving future in the financial sector.
CIMB teams up with DHL to mitigate 20% of air shipments’ carbon emissions
CIMB will roll out the programme in its Malaysia and Singapore operations.
China’s investment banking fees drop 33% as ECM falls to 15-year low
The value of IPOs by Chinese issuers also fell to a decade low.
Alipay+ payments now available in European taxi app FREENOW
Tourists from China, Hong Kong, and Malaysia can use their local e-wallet to pay.
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