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Japan’s SMFG eyes $1.1b additional investment in India’s Yes Bank: report
Japan’s SMFG eyes $1.1b additional investment in India’s Yes Bank: report
The Japanese megabank may raise its stake to 25%, sources said.
UnionBank opens new branch in Cebu City’s Aboitiz Corporate Center
This is the Philippine bank’s 200th branch in the region.
StanChart rolls out digital assets trading service
It includes spot trading for Bitcoin and Ether through its UK branch.
Protecting against the mobile Trojan horse in your pocket
Scammers, and the criminal organisations they work for, will always look for and take advantage of flaws in mobile banking security.
GXS Bank launches GXS Invest
Customers can invest in the Fullerton SGD Cash Fund (Class G) from as low as S$1.
Chinese banks’ loan growth forecast lowered to 6% by 2028
Economic data likely indicates continued weak credit demand in the coming months.
Bangladesh’s banking sector strained by structural problems
Asset quality strains are expected to extend through 2026.
DBS nabs Deutsche Bank banker as head of private banking for MEA
Loic Voide was most recently CEO of Deutsche Bank (Switzerland).
American Express opens Centurion Lounge at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport
Cardholders will have access to a specialty drinks and sweets bar.
Cambodian banks face pressures from real estate and weak tourism
Bad loans may rise to up to 10% of outstanding loans by 2026.
India’s banks supported by infrastructure push and demand
Weak loans are projected to rise to 3.1% in March 2026.
Airstar Bank honoured at Asian Banking & Finance Retail Banking Awards 2025
The Hong Kong-based digital bank was awarded for its efforts in driving innovation in digital banking.
Taiwanese banks to maintain sufficient buffers and stable fund
But tariff shifts may push up nonperforming assets.
Japanese banks seek higher interest incomes on rising rates, tamed deposit costs
Credit costs and nonperforming loans remain stable for the banking sector.
CIMB raises sustainable finance target to $70.5b by 2030
It plans to grow its sustainable finance capabilities to support regional and national plans.
OCBC to maintain Great Eastern support despite failed full acquisition: report
GEH is expected to maintain its healthy capitalization and profitability, says S&P.
Hantec Financial unveils Southeast Asia regional office in Bangkok
The Hong Kong-headquartered company holds 12 regulatory licenses worldwide.
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