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Thai banks see improved profits, lower bad loans in Q2
Thai banks see improved profits, lower bad loans in Q2
It also laid out plans aiming to reduce household debt.
Standard Chartered sells aviation leasing finance business for $700m
AviLease will also fund the repayment of US$2.9b of net intra-group financing.
Check out how APAC family offices moved their investments in Q2
There was “moderate” client interest in longer-dated US Treasuries and perpetual bonds.
PayPal is most popular digital payment option in Asia: study
In the BNPL space, Klarna, Atome, and Afterpay are the region’s most popular choices.
Bank of East Asia’s profits up 75.8% to HK$2.63b in H1
Higher interest rates pushed up profits, but non-interest income fell.
Standard Chartered Bank’s focus on delivering best-in-class solutions for clients pays off at ABF Retail Banking Awards
Standard Chartered Bank brought home six major wins for its many innovative solutions focused on improving client experience.
Security Bank launches human capital management platform
It will service its 7,000-strong workforce.
1 in 4 Hong Kong consumers eyes getting a loan with fintechs, neobanks
Although traditional banks remain the preferred choice, 1 in 5 are ready to jump ship to another provider.
Bank of Singapore names Credit Suisse banker as new global COO
Jacky Ang is also Credit Suisse’s SG branch manager and head of wealth management.
DBS unveils metaverse game tackling global food waste
Singapore players will be treated to extra rewards, redeemable through DBS PayLah!
Mizuho, Shinhan ink cooperation agreement to service start-ups
They will provide financial services to start-ups in accordance with start ups’ growth stage.
China’s financial sector may be hit by Zhongrong’s missed payments
The ongoing property sector downturn poses a larger risk for the trust industry.
China state-owned banks to post ‘sharp’ revenue decline: report
Banks are battling lower lending rates, ongoing property woes, and low interest margin.
India’s card payments market to rise 28.6% to $337.1b in 2023
Consumers in India are increasingly embracing electronic payments, GlobalData said.
DLT, digital money rise as securities sector eye faster settlements
The move to T+1 has given birth to challenges in the securities ecosystem, said Citi.
Jeonbuk Bank profits to weaken from real estate lending woes
Asset quality and profitability will weaken through 2024, Moody’s said.
QR payments seen to skyrocket by 2028 – Study
Its transaction volume is expected to reach 90 billion by 2028.
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