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Philippine banks’ loans up 11.8% in July
Philippine banks’ loans up 11.8% in July
This extends the growth in June, albeit at a slower pace, official data showed.
Philippine regulators propose enhancing NBFI monitoring framework
The council noted increasing interconnectedness of NBFIs with the financing system.
South Korean depository corporations raise industrial lending by 2.7% in Q2
Lending for working capital and facilities investment rose during the quarter.
Hong Kong opens consultation on phase 2 of green finance taxonomy
It added 13 new economic activities and expanded sector coverage.
South Korean substandard or below loans unchanged in Q2
Total SBLs of KRW16.6t was also unchanged from three months prior.
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Hong Kong banks may boost tax loan campaigns as Fed rate cut looms
Demand for debt consolidation may also rise.
RACQ Bank insulated from parent group stress after insurance unit sale
There are also no intra-group deposits or loans between RACQ Bank and the RACQ Group.
China and Azerbaijan’s central banks ink cooperation MOU
They aim to strengthen bilateral financial cooperation, amongst others.
Thailand’s SCBX joins AI research initiative as a founding member
It aims to explore how AI is shaping the future of global financial systems.
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But ATM card usage still dominated.
Japan’s megabanks may increase foreign bond purchases to meet income goals
Upcoming US Fed rate cuts may raise bond prices, increasing urgency to buy.
China Merchant Bank profit rebounds in Q2 on lower costs
Net profit grew 2.7% in Q2 from a 2.1% decline in Q1.
Hang Seng Bank appoints HSBC’s Luanne Lim as new chief executive
Diana Cesar will return to HSBC as vice chairman, Hong Kong.
Bangkok Bank’s deputy CEO apologises due to system disruption
It caused an inaccurate display of balance in some accounts.
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Chongqing Rural Commercial Bank’s profitability likely to be stable through 2026
The bank still faces high asset risk, although it has built up strong buffers.
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