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HSBC’s Q2 results ‘solid’ despite BoCom loss and Hang Seng’s weak profits
HSBC’s Q2 results ‘solid’ despite BoCom loss and Hang Seng’s weak profits
Hang Seng Bank reported higher-than-expected credit losses on Hong Kong real estate.
RHB signs bancassurance deals with Tokio Marine Life, Takaful Malaysia
RHB will distribute life insurance, family takaful, and general takaful products.
CTBC Bank bags nine wins at Asian Banking & Finance Awards 2025
It continues to lead Taiwan’s banking sector by leveraging behavioural insights, advanced AI, and a strong focus on personalised service.
Krungsri recognised at Asian Banking & Finance Corporate & Investment Banking Awards 2025
The financial institution was applauded by the awards programme for its trade finance solution for Indorama Ventures.
Krungsri bags two wins at Asian Banking & Finance Wholesale Banking Awards 2025
The financial institution earned recognition for its unified digital platform and digital collateral release feature.
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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HSBC GPS names Edmund Lo as regional head of investment counsellors
He first joined HSBC in 2011.
SMBC appoints Joy Kwek to lead capital markets & solutions in APAC
Kwek joins from Morgan Stanley.
Hong Kong’s stablecoin bill boosts wealth management, pressures payments
Stablecoins issued in Hong Kong could increase competition particularly in wholesale payments.
KASIKORNBANK’s K PLUS now a payment method in Google Play
K PLUS has over 14 million users on Android devices.
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
New CFO Allen Reyes previously worked at Singlife and Deutsche Bank.
Looking into Mox Bank’s rise as Hong Kong digital banking powerhouse
The digital bank was recognised as the Digital Bank of the Year - Hong Kong at the Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025.
Chinabank’s net income up 14% to $222.83m in H1 2025
Both net interest income and net interest margin rose during the period.
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