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Japan’s Concordia FG sees strong loan growth and improving profits

Its strong franchise base in Kanagawa Prefecture is an advantage.

Japan’s Concordia FG sees strong loan growth and improving profits

Its strong franchise base in Kanagawa Prefecture is an advantage.

MAS reprimands RVP One for SFR breaches

RVP failed to submit financial returns for 3 years, according to MAS.

More data needed for sustainable financing— experts

Banks are struggling to get the right data at the right place.

Australia proposes central clearing of bonds and repos

Financial regulators are inviting feedback to reassess its possible implementation. 

Japan’s SMBC sets up private credit fund in Europe

The fund will focus on loan investments to middle market businesses.

PH banks report rise in household loan demand for Q2

Demand for both loans to households and enterprises rose, official data showed.

Philippine banks more wary of lending to companies

Borrowers’ net profiles and profitability reportedly deteriorated in Q2.

Eddie Yue reappointed chief exec of Hong Kong central bank

His annual fixed pay is $7.4m for the five-year term.

SaaS proves beneficial to banks’ financial efficiency and security

Banks streamline IT costs and improve security with SaaS solutions.

Philippine banks need to update strategies for competitive advantage

Less than 10% of revenue is allocated to information technology.

Higher smartphone access needed to propel digital wallets use

Digital wallets are set to account for 61% of global ecommerce payments by 2027.

ANZ China’s outlook stable amidst strategic position

It is expected to maintain its capital buffer over the next two years.

Indonesia’s new loans rise in Q2

New loan disbursements are expected to further grow in Q3.

Thailand and Japan renew bilateral swap agreement.

The size of the BSA remains at $3b or its equivalent in yen.

Philippine central bank achieves digital retail payments target

As of 2023, 52.8% of monthly retail payments are made digitally.

Singapore’s cash use in POS to fall at just 7% by 2027: study 

E-wallets will become Singaporeans’ payment method of choice.