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Public Bank Group's net profit climbs by 12.4% to $427.36m in Q3 2024
Public Bank Group's net profit climbs by 12.4% to $427.36m in Q3 2024
Earnings per share stood at 9.85 sen.
BSP underscores PH's potential as investment destination for Islamic finance
This is thanks to the country's drive for financial inclusion and robust economy amongst others.
DBS, IMDA future-proof SMEs with Spark GenAI
The bank plans to engage 50,000 businesses over the next two years.
Global body eyes broader use of unique ID by SMEs
Cross-border payments, supply chain and trade, and ESG will drive greater adoption.
Mizuho Bank absorbs subsidiary to streamline operations
This aims to enhance the bank's call centres and online services.
HKMA launches digital bond grant scheme to boost digital securities market
Issuers of eligible digital bonds may receive a maximum grant of $2.5m.
UOB, SGE ink MoU to deepen gold market cooperation
UOB is the only bank providing gold products in Singapore.
China's financial sector intensifies efforts to stabilise economy
The transformation of the monetary policy framework has also accelerated.
Bank Central Asia's net profit climbs to $2.9b in 9M 2024
Net interest income grew by 9%, reaching $4b.
India, Maldives ink deal to promote local currencies for cross-border trade
Both countries aim to reduce costs and expedite settlement times for transactions.
Taiwanese banks' loans to SMEs reach $314.57b in September
The average non-performing loan ratio of SME loans was 0.22%.
Taiwan's effective credit cards reach 58.6 million in September
The balance of revolving credit was $20.25m.
South Korean banks' income falls by 13.9% to $4.43b in Q3 2024
Return on assets stood at 0.65%.
Morgan Stanley opens Southeast Asia headquarters in Singapore
It spans 107,000 sq ft across five floors.
New Zealand's credit and charge card payments market to reach $39.6b by 2028
This is thanks to the consumer shift towards electronic payments.
Philippine National Bank's net profit rises to $257.1m in 9M 2024
Earnings per share stood at $0.17.
Maybank Singapore taps PracBiz to streamline supply chain finance
The partnership targets businesses in the fast-moving consumer goods sector.
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