Retail Banking
GoTyme Bank launches multi-currency time deposit with $1 minimum
The Philippine-based digital bank promises interest rates between 3% to 3.5%.
GoTyme Bank launches multi-currency time deposit with $1 minimum
The Philippine-based digital bank promises interest rates between 3% to 3.5%.
Top banks’ assets expanded 5.1% in 2023
HSBC is a top performer, whilst China Merchant’s Bank saw fees decline.
SMBC’s US digital lender Jenius Bank hits $1b in savings deposits
It will roll out a mobile app in the coming months.
Bank of Queensland’s tech bet leaves operating performance to chance
The bank may achieve savings— or leave its operating performance structurally weaker.
Korea’s USD deposits decline in April amidst weakening won
Companies reportedly withdrew part of their US dollar deposits.
Japanese banks’ total assets total $9.12b in March
Deposits in domestic branches were at $6.32t as of end March 2024.
APAC’s top bankers sound alarm over impact of rising living costs
CEOs are optimistic yet cautious, but tout banks’ resilience.
Australian banks’ dividends to stay flat amidst cash earning pressures
The higher payouts in H1 were to establish shareholders’ confidence, S&P said.
Maybank’s net income up 9.8% to RM2.49b in Q1
Non-interest income jumped 79.2% and lifted operating income for the quarter.
UOB poised to benefit from growth of SEA's mass affluent segment
UOB has woven partnerships with privilege banking to appeal to the segment.
Norinchukin Bank’s profits up 24% to $405.7m for FY2023
Net gains from sales of securities jumped over 800% over the period.
Japan’s Norinchukin Bank proposes changes to board
One auditor, Masaki Ogata, is retiring on 21 June.
APAC’s Top 20 banks' combined revenue up 4.3% in 2023
Japanese banks were the biggest winners whilst Chinese banks’ total revenue dipped.
Korea’s Shinhan Card likely to maintain stable capital and liquidity
However, asset quality and profitability are expected to weaken, says Moody’s.
Japan’s Chugoku Bank maintains strong liquidity despite weak loans
Higher interest rates will help improve profitability, Moody’s said.
Citi Commercial Bank Indonesia appoints Edwin Pribadi as its head
Pribadi returns to Citi after spending a decade with OCBC Indonesia.
Public Bank’s net profits down 3.5% to $351.94m in Q1
Total loans and deposits grew in Q1 compared to Q4 2023.