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SMBC to launch new startup video pitch platform as deal flow source
SMBC to launch new startup video pitch platform as deal flow source
GoAhead invests in seed and early stage startups.
BNI braces for NIM compression in 2026 on tighter H1 liquidity
NIM is estimated to fall between 3.5% to 3.8%, lower than Q4 2025’s 3.9%.
Indonesia loan demand stagnates as MSME and consumption slumps
Underlying demand for loans remains uneven although liquidity will be abundant, analyst said.
MUFG’s profit up 3.7% to $11.5b in 9M 2025 as operating profit nearly triples
Net operating profit and net income have reached over 80% of full-year targets.
MUFG launches Artemis Ventures with $318.9m equity fund target
It will invest in mid-to-late stage startups, primarily those based in Japan.
Citi hires Kriss Pachauri to lead ANZ global asset manager coverage
Citi says it has a “strong pipeline” in the financial sponsors segment.
India's public banks must cut branches to hit 'world-leading' goal: S&P
Indian PSBs are inefficient due to underutilised and low-yielding branches, an analyst said.
Mizuho hits 90% of profit target in 9 months as net income tops $6.4b
Its expanded share buyback shows confidence in its capital base.
Malaysian bank loan growth to stabilise at 4.5% to 5.5% in 2026
The 2025 slowdown to 4.8% seen as normalisation after 2024’s 5.5% expansion.
Techcombank net profit climbs 17.5% to $973.36m in FY2025
Q4 net profit nearly doubled on higher interest income and fee income.
Close gov’t supervision driving Evergrowing Bank risk upgrades
S&P flags legacy loan strain despite Shandong oversight push.
Payroll drives rural Indonesia banking uptake as digital banks fail to sway users
Digital banks are known but users said there is no difference in app experience.
Japan Post Bank flags $23.47b unrealised securities losses to Dec
The book value of the securities is JPY29.86t.
MUFG launches the Slim Course pension plan in iDeCo system
It offers zero management fees and aims for the industry’s lowest operating costs.
Vietnam banks face whiplash as fast lending fuels asset price risks
Credit growth target is 15% in 2026, but banks can be hurt if prices correct.
Indian public bank deposit share slumps to 56% as private rivals surge
Household savings held by private lenders climbed from 30% in 2020 to 35% by 2025.
SMFG profit up 22.8% to $8.99b in 9M on higher income
It forecasts an annual cash dividend of JPY157 for the fiscal year.
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