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Mizuho Bank absorbs subsidiary to streamline operations

This aims to enhance the bank's call centres and online services.

MUFG Bank sells 25% stake in Home Credit PH for JPY26.5b

Security Bank, which is 20% MUFG-owned, is buying the HCPH stake.

Malaysia logs 5.1% non-bank sector credit growth in October

Business loans and corporate bonds boosted credit for the month.

Hong Kong total deposits up 5.8% YTD in October

Hong Kong dollar deposits grew, but renminbi remittances fell.

CIMB Group’s profit rise 12.57% in 9M 2024; EPS is MYR18.98 for Q3

The group expects its net interest margin to normalise and see some pressure in Q4.

Mastercard, ADB promote financial inclusion in APAC MSMEs

Mastercard’s fund is allotting $5m to the ADB.

Thailand’s banking system loans contract 2% in Q3

Loans to petrochemical, electronic, and automotive sectors fell.

Three Indian banks penalized for lending violations

Two banks sanctioned loans to its directors, the RBI stated in separate notices.

HKMA launches digital bond grant scheme to boost digital securities market

Issuers of eligible digital bonds may receive a maximum grant of $2.5m.

GCash eyes 2025 IPO, looking to raise up to $1.5b

If successful, this is slated to be the biggest IPO in the Philippines.

Siam Commercial Bank offers 0% interest solar panel installation packages

The package includes solar panels, inverter equipment, and installation.

HSBC Hong Kong’s real estate risks to persist through 2025

The bank should see good profitability, strong capitalization, and adequate liquidity, however.

Siam Commercial Bank, Praram 9 Hospital to develop ESG-aligned financial products

Praram 9 Hospital is the first private hospital to join the Sustainability Deposit initiative.

Singapore banks well-positioned to manage challenges: MAS

The banking system has strong capital and liquidity buffers, the central bank said.

UOB, SGE ink MoU to deepen gold market cooperation

UOB is the only bank providing gold products in Singapore.