Frances Gagua
South Korean banks to maintain eased lending stance in Q3: report
South Korean banks to maintain eased lending stance in Q3: report
There are less banks who will ease their lending stance compared to Q2 and Q1, however
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Being authentic, embracing social media, and tailoring products to this generation’s real needs can position firms for success.
Malaysia’s Public Bank extended $2.6b 'affordable home' loans in 2022
The bank has given out RM67b in commercial loans to Malaysian SMEs.
Chart of the Week: 1 in 3 online transaction in Australia use alt payments
The e-commerce market will be worth $51b in 2023, according to GlobalData.
Weekly Global News Wrap: UBS shoulders US$388m payment over CS’s Archegos ties; UK to meet with banks on account closures
US authorities tell banks to fix inaccurate financial statements.
Mizuho Bank highlights innovation in new corporate tagline
It comes after the Japanese megabank launches its new medium-term business plan.
Thai regulator warns of weakening debt serviceability, bond market
Slower-than-expected income recovery and rising cost of living are hitting households.
Bangkok Bank’s net profits surge by 52.2% in H1
This follows after a 36% increase in the bank’s net interest income during the period.
Korea’s Kyongnam Bank face rising loan risks from SMEs, real estate financing: analyst
Profitability is expected to decline slightly, but it should maintain sufficient capital buffer.
1 in 5 Thai banks’ restructured loans will go bad: analyst
SMEs will likely struggle to make payments as production costs squeezes profits.
Singapore banks face tepid loan growth; interest margins to peak in 2023
Banks may face some backsliding in its bad loans ratio, S&P’s Ivan Tan warned.
Australia unveils new standards for banks, insurers’ operational risk management
The new standard will take effect on 1 July 2025.
BPI net income up 23% to $461.09m
Net interest income rose 27% but non-interest income fell.
Line Bank Taiwan launches Fast Financial Platform
As of July, LINE Bank Taiwan has over 1.57 million users.
GXS opens savings account to all Singaporeans, maximum deposit raised
It offers a daily interest credit feature.
Shinhan Bank, SCB TechX successfully complete stablecoin remittance pilot
The proof of concept was built on the Hedera network.
SMBC grants $50m green loan to Thailand's Indorama Ventures
Indorama Ventures will use it for their working capital and to achieve its sustainability targets.
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