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Mox Bank swings to profit in H1
Mox Bank swings to profit in H1
Operating income and net interest income hit double-digit increases.
ZA Bank’s net profit doubles to $9m in H1
Net fee and commission income rose 76% to a record $15.68m.
Anchor bank status unlocks triple corporate wallet share
Being corporations’ primary bank means managing the bulk of their money.
Singapore bank margins set to rise through 2027 on low NPL formation
Their NPL ratios remained at or below 1% as of H1 2026.
What happens when Indian banks’ $127b deposit boost matures?
The deposits equal about 4.5% of the Indian banking system’s deposit base.
Over half of Malaysian bank loans exposed to nature risks
Financing opportunities abound for sustainable agriculture and water management.
Which Malaysian banks exhibit the most nature disclosure readiness?
Banks with stronger capabilities may increasingly support better borrower selection, amongst others.
Maybank saves $9.56m through small process changes
The bank says its initiatives have saved 2.17 million working days.
Thai bank profit seen falling 10% in Q3 whilst credit costs ease
Banks are likely to remain cautious in lending and focus on corporate loans.
MUFG Emut Bank clinches banking license
It will begin offering services sometimes around January to March 2027, MUFG Bank said.
Westpac cuts businesses' payment fees to 0.79%
Flat rate for EFTPOS terminals and PayWay will be reduced to 0.79%, said Westpac.
BSP makes $15.9m capital rule mandatory for banks shifting to digital model
The BSP also opened the door to new digital bank licenses and license conversions.
Indonesia private banks cautious on loan growth: UOBKH
Funding conditions have improved since Q2, although costs remained elevated.
UOB and Hang Seng back HK five-year plan on RMB, wealth and SME priorities
Hong Kong plans to strengthen its role as a global offshore renminbi hub.
Indian banks gain $127b in foreign deposits but margin squeeze looms
The scheme could attract new business, said S&P Global Ratings.
China's weakest regional banks face exits as top lenders shine
Hundreds of village-town banks have been consolidated or deregistered, says S&P.
Malaysia nears universal accounts but formal borrowing lags at 15%
Progress is driven by habits established early in Malaysians’ financial journeys.
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