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Great Eastern halts trading of its shares in SGX
Great Eastern halts trading of its shares in SGX
This follows OCBC's increased shareholding in the insurer.
Bangkok Bank launches scan-to-pay shortcut
Over 68 million transactions were made using this function in May 2024.
Siam Commercial Bank names new wealth management head
He is tasked with driving SCB’s goal to be the #1 digital bank in WM.
Hong Kong Mortgage Corp names Colin Pou as new CEO
Pou, who is an executive director at HKMA, will be seconded to HKMC.
Philippine banks’ extended 10.1% more loans in May
Loans to residents rose 10.2% and consumer loans jumped 25.6%.
BNP Paribas, Ant Int’l ink MOU to enhance cross-border payments
The MOU includes the further development of Ant’s Whale platform.
MUFG Bank China names new deputy president
Benjamin Lam brings over 30 years of experience in his new role.
H2 rate cuts likely to boost Indonesian banks’ earnings
A rate cut cycle often leads to banks’ earnings accelerating.
Taiwan credit card firms’ see lower balance in May
There were less credit cards active compared to April.
Value of loans extended to Taiwan’s SMEs rise in May
SME loans account for 65.4% of Taiwanese banks’ corporate loans.
ZA Bank unveils payroll service with limited-time coupon
With the coupon, users can earn HK$1,775 in interest for a 90-day period.
PT Indonesia Infrastructure Finance's groundbreaking achievements recognised at ABF Corporate & Investment Banking Awards
This highlights their pioneering efforts in sustainable finance and innovative deal-making.
Lower costs, new lending buoy Yes Bank’s improving profits
New lending will help it meet rules, and in turn reduce operating expenses.
Taiwanese banks’ bad loans fell in May
The coverage ratio of allowances for NPLs rose to 811.56%.
South Korea’s household loans up 0.5% in H1
The outstanding balance of all household loans is KRW4.4t as of June 2024.
Fave Singapore clinches in-principle approval in Singapore
It can now offer account issuance and domestic money transfer services in SG.
South Korea names 10 domestic systemically important banks for 2025
They are required to log a 1% additional capital surcharge in 2025.
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