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SCBX net profit down 18.5% to $316.85m in Q1 on lower interest income

SCBX said it conducted a comprehensive review of the loan portfolios across SCB.

HSBC appoints Desmond Kuang as Asia chief investment officer

He is currently the chief investment officer for China.

KBank’s net profit up 42.71% to $456.16m as Middle East conflict yet to bite

The increased economic uncertainty may pose risks to its future operating performance.

Standard Chartered and A*STAR set up an AI for Banking Innovation Lab

The three-year partnership is expected to accelerate AI research.

Kiatnakin Phatra Q1 net profit surge 84% on fee growth and lower losses

Credit costs did rise in Q1 as the bank braces for the geopolitical impact.

TMBThanachart Bank posts higher Q1 profit despite shrinking loan book

The bank saw a decline in auto loans, credit card loan repayments, and large corporate loans.

Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market

GlobalData says the sector will hold the top end use position through 2029.

Krungthai Card beats Q1 profit estimates but credit costs loom

However, its NPL ratio rose to 1.96% due to its non-core leasing business.

Bank Mandiri says oil shock could lift bad loan ratio to 4%: report

Growth in the commodity segment may cushion its wholesale loan portfolio.

Australia offers zero-interest loans for fuel-hit firms under A$1b program

ANZ and NAB confirmed they will offer the zero-interest loans.

Atome Philippines partners with Bayad to enable in-app bill payments

Users can pay their water, electricity, and internet bills, amongst others.

Mizuho, Nomura and partners launch blockchain trial for bond collateral

The project will test whether the transfer of rights and updates to book-entry transfer records can be executed using blockchain.

Hang Seng and HSBC launch Hong Kong’s first tokenised unlisted gold ETF class

The tokenised unlisted class will be available on HashKey Exchange

HSBC unveils biggest wealth centre in Singapore

Wood, stone, and textured fabrics with layered lighting create a private space.

NAB flags $504m in H1 impairment charges as Middle East conflict bites

It will apply a 1.5% discount to its dividend reinvestment plan to strengthen its capital position.