Retail Banking

Alipay+ touches down in the Philippines revealing three new mobile wallets

It will be made available to merchants in Manila and Cebu.

Alipay+ touches down in the Philippines revealing three new mobile wallets

It will be made available to merchants in Manila and Cebu.

Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s assets leaps 9.2% YoY in Q2

It boosted its consolidated earnings to IDR23.56t.

Strong income drives CIMB to a 26.2% net profit growth in H1

An interim dividend of 17.5 sen per share has been proposed.

Maybank’s first half profits surge 26% YoY

Its further expansion was dampened by a contraction in net fund-based income.

New Zealand banks to persevere amidst inquiry by Commerce Commission: S&P Global

The banks, Australia-owned, hold a total market share of 85%.

Foreign currency deposits push Hong Kong deposits to a 1.2% rise in July

Hong Kong dollar deposits dipped, whilst foreign deposits rose.

Public Bank posts 18% YoY net profit growth for 1H 2023

Its overseas operations accounted for 7.8% of the overall earnings.

Thai banks see improved profits, lower bad loans in Q2

It also laid out plans aiming to reduce household debt.

Revised rules bolster Korean banks’ competition, but no silver bullet to thriving: analysts

The proposed revisions will pave the way for mergers and bolster competitiveness.

Mizuho, Shinhan ink cooperation agreement to service start-ups

They will provide financial services to start-ups in accordance with start ups’ growth stage.

China state-owned banks to post ‘sharp’ revenue decline: report

Banks are battling lower lending rates, ongoing property woes, and low interest margin.

Jeonbuk Bank profits to weaken from real estate lending woes

Asset quality and profitability will weaken through 2024, Moody’s said.

KEB Hana Bank’s profits stable in 2023, but NIM to decline

It has improved its cost-to-income ratio and loan portfolio over the years.

RBI approves appointment of Axis Bank new executive director

The approval covers a period of three years beginning 17 August.

RCBC net profit up 1.38% to $109.55m in H1

Earnings per share is PHP5.63 for the period.