Frances Gagua

Nam A Bank to enjoy improved capital and profitability through 2026

Asset quality pressures are expected to moderate over the next 12-18 months.

SME loan exposure raises Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s asset risk

Profitability is also set to decrease in 2025, Moody’s said.

Bangkok Bank approves paying out $485m for dividends

The THB6.5 per ordinary share will be paid out on 9 May.

BEA’s profits up 11.9% to $591.9m in 2024

Operating profit before impairment losses is up 3%.

Kotak Mahindra Bank set for growth as RBI lifts restrictions

The Indian bank is allowed to onboard new customers and issue new credit cards.

HSBC’s profits rise in FY2024; total dividend is $0.87

The fourth interim dividend is $0.36 per share.

Mizuho Bank, GenZero ink MOU for transition credit-use

They aim to develop capital raising mechanisms that use the credits.

Endowus launches US dollar time deposit service in Hong Kong

Minimum service is US$10,000, and rates are updated daily.

BoCom to prioritize risk control, moderate loan book growth: S&P

Its loan book is projected to grow slower in 2024-2026.

MariBank launches new investment offering

The Mari Invest Income offers zero transaction fees with S$1 minimum investment.

Romance scams expose banks to reputational risks, fines: Moody’s

Romance scam-linked entities rose to a six-year high in 2024.

Hang Seng Bank profits up 3% to HK$18.38b in 2024

Earnings per share is HK$9.33; whilst total dividend is HK$6.8.

Thai banks’ lending dip 0.4% in Q4 2024

Central bank says there is need to monitor SMEs and households’ ability to repay debt

PH central bank unveil council for strengthening cyber resilience

The council will implement the BSP’s Financial Services Cyber Resilience Plan.