Retail Banking

Acquisition of Citi’s ASEAN units to boost revenue: UOB

Total UOB cardholders in the region jumped 60% as of end-2022.

Acquisition of Citi’s ASEAN units to boost revenue: UOB

Total UOB cardholders in the region jumped 60% as of end-2022.

HSBC penalised by India's central bank

The bank reported inaccurate credit information for several expired credit cards.

GXS Bank launches brand in Singapore with GXS FlexiLoan, campaign

GXS collaborated with three local artists to create the key visuals for the campaign. 

Korea, Indonesia central banks ink MOU for bilateral trade: report

It reduces companies’ exposure to exchange rate risks.

UOB Hong Kong inks MOU with SGS for sustainable finance

The partnership will help companies seeking to adopt sustainable practices and move towards a net-zero future.

BOCHK raises prime lending rate to 5.75%

The HKD savings deposit rate was also adjusted.

Hang Seng Bank changes its board composition

Michael Wu Wei Kuo retired as the Independent Non-executive Director.

Improved mortgages to support ANZ’s earnings over the next two years

Net interest margin improved 7bps in the six months ending 31 March 2023.

Australia’s Macquarie Bank’s earnings to rise by retail banking business: S&P

The bank’s parent company will also enjoy income growth from outside Australia.

PH banks missing out on revenue from growing middle class market

Over 7 in 10 loans made by banks are extended to corporates– leaving 15 million SMEs and self-employed workers with little access to traditional...

HSBC posts pre-tax profit of $12.9b, with first quarterly dividend at $0.1 per share

Profits include a provisional gain of $1.5b from SVB Bank UK acquisition in March.

OCBC and RHB co-establish two sustainability-linked solutions

The facility will enable RHB Malaysia to convert its SGD-denominated proceeds to US$.

Hong Kong banks reminded they may engage with virtual asset entities: central bank

There have been more comments from foreign firms on the difficulties of opening a bank account.

Vietnam’s HDBank targets $562.67m profit for 2023

Shareholders approved a dividend distribution of 10% in cash and 15% in shares.

BPI’s Q1 net profit increases by 52%, boosts efforts toward financial inclusion

The January to March performance was driven by the bank’s average asset base expansion, margin growth, and lower provisions.

Techcombank launches AI-powered money management services

It will provide insights on payment behaviors and analyze transactions.