Frances Gagua

Westpac’s losses likely to stay low over next two years: S&P

Westpac’s losses likely to stay low over next two years: S&P

Success of its “Unite” project will be crucial to support its business franchise and stability.

Westpac’s net profit dip 1% to $2.13b in H1 2025

The bank said it is managing their margins and working on cost management.

Bangkok Bank connects with China’s fund transfer network

This is expected to reduce transaction times and costs for export-import businesses.

Kookmin Bank profitability to decline on higher costs and narrowing NIM

It faces increasing delinquencies of SME loans, Moody’s said.

KB Financial Group’s stable profile carried by non-bank subsidiaries

But the subsidiaries’ credit profiles weakened in the recent downcycle.

ANZ Bank set to unveil password-less web banking in mid-2025

Authentication will be done through biometrics or log-in request app approval.

ING’s net profit down 7.8% to $1.64b in Q1 2025

Its full-year 2025 targets remain the same.

BSP warns of entity fraudulently using its name and logo

The entity collects fees and personal info to purportedly secure clearance for loans.

Malaysia fines two money services firms for non-compliances

Merchantrade and JAGS were penalized for non-compliance with the Money Services Business Act 2011.

MUFG’s Indonesian loan subsidiaries announce merger

MFIN will be dissolved, and ADMF will be the surviving entity.

Hong Kong deposits up 0.8% in March

HKD and total deposits rose, but renminbi deposits declined.

HSBC profit after tax down 30% in Q1

The gap was reportedly due to the over $3b it got from sales in Q1 2024.

HSBC group chairman Mark Tucker announces retirement

The HSBC board has commenced the process to select a successor, it said.

Standard Chartered appoints Noelle Eder as group head of tech & operations

She is based in Singapore and reports to group chief exec Bill Winters.