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Malaysian banks’ asset quality to deteriorate in 2023 as moratoriums expire
Malaysian banks’ asset quality to deteriorate in 2023 as moratoriums expire
NPL ratio may rise to up to 3% over the next two years.
Gap to widen between India’s public and private banks: S&P
Large private banks will outperform their publicly-owned peers, the ratings agency said.
Vietnam headed for swift credit growth in next 12-18 months
Loans may expand between 15% and even up to 30%, said S&P’s Amit Pandey.
Philippine banks’ bad loans ratio to decline in 2023: S&P
But should interest rates rise sharply, banks may face more defaults.
Property risks manageable for Hong Kong banks: analyst
But uncertainty in border restrictions with China will subdue wealth management, bancassurance.
China’s banking sector to polarize in 2023; weak banks face failure
Overall loan growth will come below 10% in 2023, says S&P.
Bangladeshi banks face weak profitability in 2023: S&P
The COVID measures, which have yet to be relaxed, will squeeze banks’ margins.
Malaysia’s Public Bank enables Google Wallet payments for Visa card holders
They are amongst first to enable it in Malaysia.
OCBC names Noel DCruz as Group Chief Risk Officer
He has worked for the bank for 33 years.
Thailand’s Beam raises $2.5m in seed funding
Beam offers a one-click checkout solution for seamless payments.
ADB inks MOU with R3 to explore use of distributed ledger tech
This includes a project exploring a cross-border multi-currency securities settlement system.
MAS, UNDFC to develop integrated financial ecosystems for MSMEs
The project will focus on enterprises from least developed countries.
Sound underwriting shields South Korean banks’ from housing market downturn: Fitch
Unsecured personal loans and small business loans are bigger risks.
EastWest Bank, JCB launch credit card in the Philippines
Customers can access several rewards and year-round promotions.
Australia’s biggest banks to pay $84.51m for insurance lawsuit
CBA, Westpac, and ANZ allegedly misled customers by selling or issuing policies of no value.
Meaningful experiences, wellness as key pillars of the return of travel: Mastercard’s Mayank Dutt
Mastercard’s cardholders in its affluent portfolio can access wellness programs on the go.
Thailand’s KBank earmarks $5.53b for sustainable funding, loans
The bank says it will grant the funding and loans to 1.9 million small pocket customers.