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Thai banks’ recovery besieged by inflation, weakening currency: S&P
The tourism hit has affected income levels, which would borrowers’ ability to pay.
Thai banks’ recovery besieged by inflation, weakening currency: S&P
The tourism hit has affected income levels, which would borrowers’ ability to pay.
Australia’s Judo Bank on track for earnings growth
Its net interest margin is expected to be 3% over the next two years.
Asset quality of South Korea’s big banks to remain supported as interest rate rise
But bad loans are expected to rise moderately.
Higher rates to raise Asian bank’s net interest margins, but risks may intensify
Asset quality will not significantly deteriorate, but banks face risks if US rate hikes are larger than expected.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group posts strong Q1 profits
Profit growth was thanks to loan growth and fee income growth.
Weekly Global News Wrap: HSBC sells Russia business to Expobank; Julius Baer to freeze hiring
And HSBC’s UK unit plans to stop collecting gender data as part of inclusivity push.
Public Bank net profits down 8.6% in Q1 as one-off tax bites
The operating environment remains challenging, the bank’s founder said.
Maybank adopts cautious outlook amidst geopolitical tensions, volatility
The Malaysia lender saw its Q1 profits fall compared to the same period last year.
Asia’s Top 20 banks by revenue bounce back in 2021
But the recovery may not be sustained in 2022 as constraints pile up.
Dah Sing Bank resumes normal business operations in all branches
Kwun Tong and Tokwawan branches are set to reopen in 3 May.
Japan’s Shizuoka Bank maintains strong loan quality as profits continue to be weak
The bank has the strongest capitalization amongst regional banks in Japan.
Axis Bank’s Citi purchase to improve profits long-term: S&P
Positive effects will only be felt starting fiscal year 2025 and onwards.
Bank of China shifts attention back to mainland for growth: S&P
Traction from its wealth management business will support profits.
UOB net profits jump 40% to S$4.075b in 2021
Wealth management and loan fees hit record highs.
Philippine banks’ credit costs to further decline in 2022
Profits are expected to strengthen throughout the year as the economy recovers.
Recent rate cuts to shave off $7.2b from Chinese banks’ net interest income
The impact on mortgage loans will not be felt until January 2023.
Indonesia’s big four banks’ asset qualities remain under pressure in 2022
The banks’ credit costs are sighted to remain elevated.
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