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HSBC’s profits after tax dip 2% to $17.7b in H1
HSBC’s profits after tax dip 2% to $17.7b in H1
The bank recognized a $1.2b impairment for the sale of its Argentina business.
Mergers and closures loom for China's 3,800 rural banks
About 70 rural banks have already undergone mergers since 2023.
‘Robust’ revenues lifted BPI to record net income in H1
Earnings per share is PHP5.8 for the period, a 14% increase.
Higher margins, lower opex buoy Bank Central Asia’s profit growth in Q2
Net profit for the first six months of the year is $1.65b, 11% higher than in H1 2023.
BRI reports $1.83b (IDR29.9t) profit in Q2
President director Sunarso hailed their credit distribution and DPK.
Fees lift Singapore banks’ Q2 profits
But their Q2 profits are likely to be lower compared to Q1, analysts said.
BDO Unibank's net income up 12% to $357.7m in Q2
Total net income for H1 is $673.86m, according to data from the stock exchange.
Japan’s Concordia FG sees strong loan growth and improving profits
Its strong franchise base in Kanagawa Prefecture is an advantage.
ANZ China’s outlook stable amidst strategic position
It is expected to maintain its capital buffer over the next two years.
SCBX reports 15.6% net profit decline in Q2
Economic growth fell short of expectations, SCBX’s CEO said.
MUFG, subsidiaries submits business improvement plans to authorities
MUFG also apologised to its customers and stakeholders.
RCBC unable to sustain improved capital amidst bad loans: Moody’s
Its NPL ratio is “one of the weakest” amongst its domestic peers, Moody’s said.
Let China’s small banks fail– analyst
China should follow Spain's footsteps and establish a fund pool against bankruptcies.
GoTyme Bank added 1.7 million new customers in H1
It now holds a total of $281.21m (PHP17b) in deposits.
Georges Elhedery is HSBC’s new group CEO
He is currently the CFO; Noel Quinn will retire on 2 September.
Growing fees, higher rates lift Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank’s profits
SMTH’s low-risk asset portfolio meant that profitability is weak.
Stronger deposit base buoys HDFC Bank’s improving profits
Return on assets of 1.8% is higher than the 1.3% industry average.
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