Retail Banking

Public bank ties up with gov’t to finance SMEs

Domestic exposure for SME-based commercial lending is equivalent to an 18.6% industry market share.

Public bank ties up with gov’t to finance SMEs

Domestic exposure for SME-based commercial lending is equivalent to an 18.6% industry market share.

Strong regional earnings boosts MUFG’s profits

In case of trouble, MUFG has a high likelihood of getting government support.

Tech and transformation take center stage at the ABF Summit 2023

Over 180 participants graced the 20+ sessions in the day-long event.

HSBC earmarks $1b to support climate tech start-ups

They hope to fund start-ups offering a range of climate tech solutions.

Hang Seng names new head of commercial banking

She will take over Donald Lam beginning 14 October.

UOB Malaysia unveils supply chain management services in UOB Infinity platform

UOB clients will be able to digitally connect to buyers, suppliers, and distributors across Asia.

South Korean banks’ deposits up by $21b in August

Transferable deposits and time deposits both grew.

DBS's Sanjoy Sen explores digital currency, future M&A opportunities

Sen also discussed DBS’ recent integration of Citi Taiwan’s assets in just one weekend.

Thailand’s KBank has issued U$546m in sustainable financing

It shared plans to replace its cards with EVs or shift to using biofuel.

BPI’s first half earnings leaps one-fourth from last year’s

It reached a consolidated net earnings of P25.3b during the period.

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%.