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SME Bank partners with MARC to support Malaysian SME growth
They will combine their expertise in data and business coaching.
SME Bank partners with MARC to support Malaysian SME growth
They will combine their expertise in data and business coaching.
Japan’s SMFG reports higher Tier 1 capital and ratio for 2024
But its total capital ratio was slightly lower than a year ago.
PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments
PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments
DBS launches multi-currency commercial debit card
Businesses can lock in rates 1 year in advance.
Military Commercial JS Bank to sustain profits despite rising bad loans
Its NPL ratio deteriorated to 1.6% in June 2024 vs 1.4% a year earlier.
Chinese banks must move from size reliance to sustain profits
Most struggle to diversify their income sources as they seek short-term growth.
Bangladesh’s political situation exacerbates banking system’s problems
Much-needed policy changes may be delayed.
Mizuho Bank’s Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 14.26% in June
This is 0.66 percentage points (ppt) higher than in March 2024.
CBA to retain capital levels despite buyback, high dividend payout
Cash net profit after tax declined 2% in the latest financial year.
South Korea’s corporate loans rise in July; deposits decline
Tax payments and outflow of funds for various reasons led to the drop.
Japan Post Bank’s net income up 10.8% in Q1
Net income per share is JPY26.61.
OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN
Multinationals are likely to hasten their ASEAN expansion.
Philippine central bank to grant up to 4 new digital bank licenses
The moratorium for new licenses will be lifted on 1 January 2025.
Six Thai banks to sustain improved earnings through 2026: Fitch
They are well-positioned to face risks after years of excessive provisioning.
Krung Thai Bank likely to miss loan growth target for 2024: analyst
Government loan demand will rise but yield will be lower.
Manufacturing, household spending weigh on KBank’s Q2 net profits
Net profit for the quarter is 6.18% lower than in Q1.
Metrobank’s net income up 9.6% in Q2
The bank reported higher gross revenue and expenses for the quarter.