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HDFC Bank teams up with Pennant to offer quicker loan processing
HDFC Bank teams up with Pennant to offer quicker loan processing
HDFC will be able to quickly launch new loan products, amongst others.
ING names Deepali Bhargava as head of research, APAC chief economist
Bhargava joins from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co.
RACQ Bank’s insurance arm sale heralds' step towards revenue stability: report
Revenue from its insurance business has been volatile, according to Moody’s Ratings.
KPay raises $55m in series A funding round
It will use the funds for M&A opportunities and to double its partnerships.
India’s Navi Finserv now allowed to sanction, disburse loans
The central bank said that it is satisfied with Navi Finserv’s revamped processes and systems.
Deutsche Bank unveils Merchant Solutions in Australia, India, Indonesia, and SoKor
It is a global payment acceptance platform that gives access to local payment methods in a market.
Indian banks told to bring down number of inoperative, frozen accounts
Many of these result from banks’ backlog in their period verification of bank accounts.
Public Bank Group's net profit climbs by 12.4% to $427.36m in Q3 2024
Earnings per share stood at 9.85 sen.
BSP underscores PH's potential as investment destination for Islamic finance
This is thanks to the country's drive for financial inclusion and robust economy amongst others.
DBS, IMDA future-proof SMEs with Spark GenAI
The bank plans to engage 50,000 businesses over the next two years.
Siam Commercial Bank inks MOU with Thailand Privilege Card
It will provide financing and investment services to card members.
JPMorgan Chase Bank fined $2.4m for oversight lapses in bond transactions
The bank had already paid the civil penalty.
South Korea tightens liquidity rules as market improves
The banking sector’s liquidity coverage ratio will be rolled back to 100% in 2025.
Philippine bank loans up 10.6% in October
Consumer loans grew by 23.6% in the same month.
Mizuho Bank absorbs subsidiary to streamline operations
This aims to enhance the bank's call centres and online services.
MUFG Bank to acquire robo-advisor WealthNavi for $662m
The bank is offering 1,950 yen per share.
MUFG Bank sells 25% stake in Home Credit PH for JPY26.5b
Security Bank, which is 20% MUFG-owned, is buying the HCPH stake.
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