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PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
PAObank rolls out wealth investment service
Customers have access to up to 16 hours of US stock trading sessions.
3 days ago
The Bank of the Philippine Islands unveil new debit card
The new design has a curved notch at the bottom left corner.
3 days ago
India amends ECB loan rules
It expanded the list of recognised lenders and simplified requirements for eligibility.
3 days ago
Malaysia industry loan growth slows to 4.7% in January
Lending for commercial complexes shrunk for the 14th straight month.
3 days ago
South Korea commits to overhaul its mutual savings banks
It will expand functions, tighten governance, and set up a company for NPL management.
3 days ago
MUFG Bank invests in Satellite Data Services
SDS will begin to commercialise its data services.
3 days ago
India’s Bank of Baroda to log 1% to 1.2% ROAA over next two years
Loan portfolio is strong, but its international business could temper its net interest margin.
4 days ago
HSBC Singapore names two senior appointments for China proposition
Ying Wang and Irene Zeng’s new roles are aimed at helping Chinese businesses in their cross-border needs.
4 days ago
Malaysian bank lending rises 5% on more business loans
Business loans rose 4% whilst household loans grew 5.6%.
4 days ago
Public Bank’s Q4 profit up 2% QoQ as NIM begins recovery
Recovery is expected to gain traction in Q1 2026, said UOB Kay Hian.
4 days ago
CIMB net profit edges up 1.7% to $2.03b in 2025
Profit before tax increased to 2.7%.
4 days ago
Mastercard names Minsook Cho as Singapore Country Manager
She will oversee business operations and strategic direction in the market.
4 days ago
Societe Generale name Selina Cheung as head of ECM in APAC
Cheung was previously head of unified global banking APAC at UBS.
4 days ago
Citi invests in Japan’s Sakana AI
Citi says the investment will help Sakana AI in its international expansion.
MUFG and JICT to jointly promote autonomous driving deployment
The two companies have invested in US-based May Mobility.
Westpac rolls out Book a Banker tool for home loan appointments
It will be expanded to St.George, BankSA, and Bank of Melbourne in the coming months.
Norinchukin logs $636.78m profit for Apr-Dec 2025
Full-year profit will come lower as Nochu foresees a potential portfolio rebalance.
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