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UOB’s net profit down 16% to $443m in Q3
UOB’s net profit down 16% to $443m in Q3
This was due to net interest income declining 8% year on year to $2.3b.
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DBS’s net profit slips 2% YoY in 9M
The group attributed this to the impact of the global minimum tax.
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Singaporeans account for 11% of stolen card data: study
In terms of price, Japan is most expensive whilst New Zealand saw the most growth.
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BRI on track to hit full-year target despite lower Q3 profit results
Credit costs are guided to have a slight improvement in 2026.
Visa, DealMe launch instant installment option for Vietnamese cardholders
Pilot merchants include Shinsegae Duty Free and select clinics in South Korea.
Bank Mandiri’s net profit still down in 9M 2025 but on track with full-year estimates
Next year may see higher loan growth, stable NIM, and opex normalisation.
CBA reaffirms commitment to goodwill payments for affected customers
The bank has made approximately A$25m in goodwill payments to 87,000 accounts.
ZA Bank rolls out Visa card offering stock rebates on spend
Every eligible transaction of at least HK$10 or more has a chance to receive stocks as rebate.
CBA’s digital home loan channel its fastest growing
First-time home buyers have become more comfortable with digital loans, CBA said.
Ant Digital deepens support for Hong Kong's global push in fintech
AI and cross-border financing services can help businesses expand in the country.
Metrobank hits record $635.77m earnings in 9M 2025
NPL ratio of 1.7% is lower than the 3.6% industry average, the bank said.
UnionBank names two senior hires for enterprise data and delivery
The appointments are effective 3 November 2025.
Krungthai announces maintenance affecting UnionPay debit card use
The card will be temporarily unavailable for use on 11 November 2025.
HDBank’s net profit up 17% to $562m in 9M 2025
Non-interest income rose 178.6% year-on-year to $204.1m.
ZA Bank advances IADS adoption to back HKMA’s Fintech 2030 goals
Expansion aligns with HKMA’s Fintech 2030 vision.
ANZ warns H2 profit will be hit with $727.19m charges from significant items
This includes the A$240m ASIC settlement and A$285b related to PT Panin.
National Australia Bank pledges $39.3b to address housing crisis
Australia is not building enough homes to make housing accessible, the CEO said.
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