Retail Banking
ANZ logs $1.38b profit in Q1 2026 on higher deposits and improved costs
ANZ logs $1.38b profit in Q1 2026 on higher deposits and improved costs
The bank’s productivity program is underway, said CEO Nuno Matos.
1 day ago
Hong Leong Bank rebrands wealth segment as HLB Priority and revamps centres
Modernisation of priority centres is scheduled to be completed around March 2026.
1 day ago
Japan retail banking to hit $227b by 2033
Market revenue stood at $143.7b in 2024 with 5.2% annual growth projected.
1 day ago
OCBC enables Weixin Pay QR payments via bank app
Customers will see rates in real-time before making a transaction.
2 days ago
HSBC Singapore names Suzy White to its board
White is the current group COO of HSBC.
2 days ago
CBA earnings up 1% YoY to A$718m in H1 as deposit margins fall
Customer margins remained flat during the period.
2 days ago
Asia’s banks hold the mandate to innovate. Now they must earn it.
Banking is no longer measured against other financial institutions, but against digital experiences.
3 days ago
NAB offers everyday banking appointments via Zoom call
Customers can self-book appointments at the NAB website starting March.
3 days ago
Westpac rolls out Copilot to 35,000 global staff
Its teams have already built several AI agents for HR and IT.
3 days ago
SBI hits record net profit of $2.32b in Q3 FY2026
Operating profit rose almost 40% although NIM fell to 3.12%.
3 days ago
Philippine bank lending hits 9.2% in December
Loans to non-residents declined faster than the previous month, however.
3 days ago
Vietnam banks face credit split as quota phaseout looms and Basel III rolls out
Weaker, capital-constrained banks may struggle to meet regulatory changes.
3 days ago
How can Indian lenders balance loan growth and risk?
Reforms could help improve efficiency, especially of state banks.
4 days ago
Korean banks see Q4 net incomes halved on costs and FX losses
Loan growth will remain challenging in FY2026, CreditSights said.
4 days ago
Norinchukin Bank to accept $36.37m capital subscription
Nochu recently announced plans to support affiliate JA Mitsui Leasing.
4 days ago
SCB expands cardless withdrawals to 9,200 ATMs with new partners
SCB first introduced cardless ATM withdrawal services in 2021.
4 days ago
Taiwan bank loans hit $1.43t in Dec 2025 as bad debts drop
Coverage allowance for NPLs rose to 917.43%.
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