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Singapore banks report lower earnings in unison

DBS, OCBC, and UOB all saw their profits fall 10% year-on-year.

South Korean banks’ interest rates rise to eight year-high: report

The rising rates have spawned worries in households' repayment abilities.

UOB profits down 11% to S$906m in Q1 amidst market volatility

Loan fees grew, but credit card and wealth fees recorded declines.

OCBC reports S$1.36b net profit in Q1

Profits were 10% lower than last year, but 39% higher than Q4 2021.

DBS posts US$1.3b net profit in Q1, second-highest on record

Wealth and investment banking fees were lower after 2021’s exceptional year.

Financing a better future: How FSIs can develop an ESG strategy

An expert from ServiceNow said data is key for ESG integration.

Sumitomo Mitsui appoints former J.P Morgan banker as head of M&A advisory of SFDA

The newly created role sees Chirolli leading SMBC’s M&A advisory efforts in Asia.

GBG webinar to highlight importance of wielding data against fraud

Organisations would need to strike a balance between maximum security and seamless services.

Standard Chartered Hong Kong buys virtual land in metaverse

The Sandbox’s Mega City district is touted as a culture hub inspired by Hong Kong.

Weekly Global News Wrap: HSBC profits slide in 2021; UBS posts best Q1 profit in 15 years

And Swedish bank SEB signs up its first banking-as-a-service client.

Earnings challenges of Australia’s big four banks to ease: Fitch

Asset quality outcomes from the pandemic were less severe than expected.

6 in 10 Singaporeans have high trust in banks

Only 5% have low trust in the banking industry.

Dah Sing Bank resumes normal business operations in all branches

Kwun Tong and Tokwawan branches are set to reopen in 3 May.

DBS, Manulife Singapore launch insurance starter plan ProtectFirst

Customers can choose from three plans that focus on illness, life protection, or accident coverage.

Japan’s Shizuoka Bank maintains strong loan quality as profits continue to be weak

The bank has the strongest capitalization amongst regional banks in Japan.

Sumitomo Mitsui appoints Tomofumi Watanabe as new co-head of APAC structured finance

He was previously general manager of the Global Structured Finance Department Tokyo.