Frances Gagua

CIMB Group’s profit rise 12.57% in 9M 2024; EPS is MYR18.98 for Q3

The group expects its net interest margin to normalise and see some pressure in Q4.

Mastercard, ADB promote financial inclusion in APAC MSMEs

Mastercard’s fund is allotting $5m to the ADB.

Thailand’s banking system loans contract 2% in Q3

Loans to petrochemical, electronic, and automotive sectors fell.

Three Indian banks penalized for lending violations

Two banks sanctioned loans to its directors, the RBI stated in separate notices.

GCash eyes 2025 IPO, looking to raise up to $1.5b

If successful, this is slated to be the biggest IPO in the Philippines.

Siam Commercial Bank offers 0% interest solar panel installation packages

The package includes solar panels, inverter equipment, and installation.

HSBC Hong Kong’s real estate risks to persist through 2025

The bank should see good profitability, strong capitalization, and adequate liquidity, however.

Siam Commercial Bank, Praram 9 Hospital to develop ESG-aligned financial products

Praram 9 Hospital is the first private hospital to join the Sustainability Deposit initiative.

Singapore banks well-positioned to manage challenges: MAS

The banking system has strong capital and liquidity buffers, the central bank said.

SBI Funds Management names Nand Kishore as managing director and CEO

SBI Funds Management is a JV between the State Bank of India and Amundi.

DBS inks MOU to assists Japan SMEs’ Asian expansion

DBS will provide financing and professional services support.

Asia’s finance leaders put transformations on hold due to cost challenges

Cost allocation remains a key focus for finance leaders in 2024.

GHL’s Malaysia terminals can now accept cross-border payments via DuitNow QR

Over 480,000 merchant touchpoints are covered by the expansion.

Hong Kong lenders chase after small-ticket loans, maintain tight standards

They’ve embedded services in digital wallets to increase to get more customers.

Bank Tabungan Negara’s asset quality ‘stable’ amidst loan clean-up efforts

Costs are expected to rise and liquidity to fall over the next year.