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NAB expands weekend access to Chadstone branch
NAB expands weekend access to Chadstone branch
The Australian bank has invested A$38m in renovating and upgrading its branches.
3 hours ago
Westpac names Carolyn McCann as acting chief exec for its consumer division
The Australian Bank is doing an external search to fill the role permanently.
3 hours ago
Bank Central Asia’s net profit up 9.8% to IDR14.1t
Double digit loan growth and net interest margin expansion helped push profits up.
4 hours ago
Citi’s Corporate and Investment Banking sees 84% rise in M&A fees
It captured 5% of the global investment banking wallet share in Q1.
4 hours ago
SG banks to report mixed NIM, strong wealth and trade income for Q1
NIMs for the quarter may be flat to declining quarter-on-quarter.
4 hours ago
Thai banks’ net profits rose 5% in Q1
For 2025, the banks are expected to report lower NIMs and a 1% loan contraction.
4 hours ago
Majority of Philippine banks maintain loan standards in Q1
Over 8 in 10 banks anticipate maintaining loan standards in Q2 2025.
1 day ago
Cambodia and Japan enable QR code payments between the two countries
Bakong system users can pay using JPQR, and Japanese users can eventually pay through the KHQR.
1 day ago
CIMB Philippines says fund transfer issue ‘resolved’
All affected customers have had their funds returned, the bank said
1 day ago
Bangkok Bank, The Mall Group launch campaign to expand co-branded card customer base
They also plan to develop new products aimed for foreign tourists, especially those from China.
1 day ago
Eight financial institutions defaulted in 2024: S&P
Majority are NBFIs, and most are located in the Americas.
1 day ago
BSP ‘closely coordinating’ with CIMB to resolve unauthorized fund transfers
The BSP said that it will continue to monitor the issue until it is fully resolved.
2 days ago
Citi names Goldman Sachs banker as head of markets solutions in Asia South & North
Chan spent 10 years as head of FICC and equity distribution for SEA at GS.
4 days ago
Revolut Singapore hits first year of net profitability in 2024
Annual revenue rose 70% YoY and profit margin is 15%, it said.
4 days ago
Uno Digital Bank enhances lending with new loan management system
It reportedly reduces manual lending processes and supports multichannel disbursements.
4 days ago
Standard Chartered names Andrea Casati as head of client dev’t for global banking
Casati will be based in Hong Kong.
4 days ago
HSBC Singapore unveils wealth centre at The Star Vista mall
Premier customers can enjoy complimentary refreshments at the adjacent café.
4 days ago
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