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SMBC’s profits down 1.5% to $2.5b in Q1 FY3/2026
SMBC’s profits down 1.5% to $2.5b in Q1 FY3/2026
Net interest income rose, but net trading and other operating income declined.
Mizuho’s profits up 1.2% to $1.93b in Q1 FY2025
MFG has revised its full-year earnings outlook upward.
HSBC’s profits down 30.6% to $11.51b in H1 2025
Revenue declined by 9% to $34.1b during the six-month period.
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SMBC appoints Joy Kwek to lead capital markets & solutions in APAC
Kwek joins from Morgan Stanley.
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Hang Seng Bank’s credit risks rise, but capital buffers remain strong
Credit losses rose to HK$4.86b in H1 versus HK$1.5b a year earlier.
Security Bank establishes wealth segment, announces new CFO
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Chinabank’s net income up 14% to $222.83m in H1 2025
Both net interest income and net interest margin rose during the period.
SMBC sets up VC fund to invest in US fintech startups
It has a fund size of $300m.
Malaysia fines Bank Islam Malaysia MYR3.44m for service disruptions and AML/CFT screening
BIMB had multiple unplanned downtimes between June 2023 and December 2024.
Hang Seng Bank’s profits down 30% to HK$6.88b in H1 2025
Fees and other income rose 34% during the period.
Citi Markets to grow Asia rates and prime business headcount by up to 10%
IPO activity has rebounded and Citigroup traders posted their best Q2 period in 5 years.
Chocolate Finance raises $19.4m in Series A+ funding
It has also received a license to start its operations in Hong Kong.
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