Staff Reporter

BDO Unibank's net income up 12% to $357.7m in Q2

BDO Unibank's net income up 12% to $357.7m in Q2

Total net income for H1 is $673.86m, according to data from the stock exchange.

Maybank names Alice Tan as head of group wealth management

Tan will continue on her role of Maybank’s head of wealth mgmt for Singapore.

Japan’s Concordia FG sees strong loan growth and improving profits

Its strong franchise base in Kanagawa Prefecture is an advantage.

MAS reprimands RVP One for SFR breaches

RVP failed to submit financial returns for 3 years, according to MAS.

Mashreq Private Banking celebrates Excellence at the ABF Retail Banking Awards 2024

The bank’s solutions have brought significant value to clients and other stakeholders.

Mashreq solidifies position in SME banking with suite of enhancements

Its innovations have provided the sector with a wider array of banking services, improved access to banking, and enhanced customer experience.

Australia proposes central clearing of bonds and repos

Financial regulators are inviting feedback to reassess its possible implementation. 

Japan’s SMBC sets up private credit fund in Europe

The fund will focus on loan investments to middle market businesses.

PH banks report rise in household loan demand for Q2

Demand for both loans to households and enterprises rose, official data showed.

Philippine banks more wary of lending to companies

Borrowers’ net profiles and profitability reportedly deteriorated in Q2.

Eddie Yue reappointed chief exec of Hong Kong central bank

His annual fixed pay is $7.4m for the five-year term.

Ecosystem, data key for banks to keep up with disruptors

Banks must become the main choice of the customer, an analyst said.

ANZ China’s outlook stable amidst strategic position

It is expected to maintain its capital buffer over the next two years.

Indonesia’s new loans rise in Q2

New loan disbursements are expected to further grow in Q3.

Thailand and Japan renew bilateral swap agreement.

The size of the BSA remains at $3b or its equivalent in yen.

Philippine central bank achieves digital retail payments target

As of 2023, 52.8% of monthly retail payments are made digitally.