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Six Bangladeshi banks grapple with higher NPLs and gov’t risks
Six Bangladeshi banks grapple with higher NPLs and gov’t risks
Three banks will see more BNPLs; two banks face deteriorating asset quality.
Southeast Asia’s BNPL market to reach $53.2b by 2027
Malaysia, the Philippines, and Indonesia are the most promising markets.\
Atome Financial clinches $200m facility for SEA expansion plans
The digital payments platform reported that it turned EBITDA positive in Q1.
Norinchukin Bank reports JPY893.9b in losses for H1 FY2024
Its capital ratios have increased.
Crypto exchange OKX unveils zero-fee SGD deposits and withdrawals
The deposits and withdrawals will be facilitated by local bank DBS.
India’s deposits surpass loan growth in Oct-Nov 2024
Higher term rates helped push up deposits, according to CareEdge.
Indonesian banks to see less intense loan competition in 2025
Banks are looking to solidify their market share.
Export-Import Bank of Thailand faces elevated asset quality risk, profit pressures
Its gross NPL ratio rose whilst profitability declined in the first half of 2024.
BOCHK warns against phishing websites
The websites have bill settlement pages with links that intend to steal customers' data.
Public Bank’s profitability to continue outperforming industry: Moody’s
It is expected to maintain a low problem ratio through 2025.
Nanyang Commercial Bank needs more loss provisions to resolve property woes
The bank is expected to face profitability and asset quality challenges through 2025.
Hong Kong credit card receivables down 0.6% in Q3
The delinquent and rescheduled ratio was 0.4% in end-September.
Enhanced SME Financing Guarantee Scheme officially in effect
The enhancements aim to alleviate repayment pressures for SMEs seeking loans.
New Zealand's credit and charge card payments market to reach $39.6b by 2028
This is thanks to the consumer shift towards electronic payments.
ICBC Asia net profit rise 9.58% to $547.2m in H1
Non-interest income rose by 67.01%, although fee and commissions declined.
WealthTech Endowus breaks US$7b mark in assets under advice
Its Private Wealth client offering has surpassed US$2b in assets managed.
DBS, UnionPay launch multi-currency debit card
Cardholders can make direct payments in 14 currencies.
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