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PSBank hits all-time high net income of $89.97m on higher loans
PSBank hits all-time high net income of $89.97m on higher loans
Total gross loans rose 15% due to strong demand.
MUFG Bank to invest in life sciences investment fund
The fund aims to establish startups as well as develop and launch new drugs.
CIMB’s net profit up 10.7% to $1.71b in 2024
They’ve proposed a second interim dividend of 20 sen per share.
India’s restored risk weights offer modest impact to banks
The move will enhance flow of credit from banks to better-rated NBFCs.
Alliance Bank’s net profit up 7.9% to $123.9m in 9M FY2025
Overall loans rose 14.2%, with commercial loans growing fastest.
Visa and CIMB PH to deliver banking services to Philippine SMEs
They will offer a new business debit card by Q3.
Thai banks told to use dynamic pricing
They are struggling because their pricing strategy is not transparent and too reactive.
Maybank’s net profit up 7.9% to $2.27b in FY2024
Full-year dividend is 61 sen per share.
Thai digital banks urged to rethink playbook
They should acquire customers from the get-go with profit in mind.
Fubon Bank to benefit from UOB’s China retail banking exit: S&P
Fubon has the economies of scale to get more traction out of the business.
StanChart's cost-cutting to weigh on 2025 profits but wealth segment strong
The bank should be able to manage real estate challenges in Hong Kong, China, SoKor, says S&P.
Norinchukin names new CEO, establishes new senior director roles
Its research and asset management leaders are nominated as Director and Senior Managing Officers.
Standard Chartered’s profit up 17% to $4.04b in 2024
Its earnings per share is 141.3 cents.
Here’s how UOB plans to grow its loans and ROE
The Singapore bank is relying on growth from its ASEAN 4 markets.
Nam A Bank to enjoy improved capital and profitability through 2026
Asset quality pressures are expected to moderate over the next 12-18 months.
SME loan exposure raises Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s asset risk
Profitability is also set to decrease in 2025, Moody’s said.
Bangkok Bank approves paying out $485m for dividends
The THB6.5 per ordinary share will be paid out on 9 May.
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