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Public Bank enhances security measures against scams

This warning goes on the back of a recent social media scam that promoted small-interest loans.

Public Bank enhances security measures against scams

This warning goes on the back of a recent social media scam that promoted small-interest loans.

Bangkok Bank’s net profits surge by 52.2% in H1

This follows after a 36% increase in the bank’s net interest income during the period.

OCBC establishes chief sustainability role, nominated Mike Ng

Mike Ng will assume the group CSO position on 1 August. 

Busan Bank’s earnings to decline in medium term: Moody’s

Profits will decline due to a modest narrowing of net interest margins to 2% in 2023.

Korea’s Kyongnam Bank face rising loan risks from SMEs, real estate financing: analyst

Profitability is expected to decline slightly, but it should maintain sufficient capital buffer.

Lexasure engages in partnership for auto insurance

The partnership aims to service Singapore and Cambodia’s markets.

Singapore banks face tepid loan growth; interest margins to peak in 2023

Banks may face some backsliding in its bad loans ratio, S&P’s Ivan Tan warned.

Australia's Zip cuts 20% of workforce: report

The CEO did not confirm whether the company is downsizing its workforce.

BPI net income up 23% to $461.09m

Net interest income rose 27% but non-interest income fell.

Line Bank Taiwan launches Fast Financial Platform

As of July, LINE Bank Taiwan has over 1.57 million users.

Korea eases rules on overseas ownership; insurers can acquire banks

Insurers can invest in foreign financial and non-financial companies within regulatory boundaries.

SMBC grants $50m green loan to Thailand's Indorama Ventures

Indorama Ventures will use it for their working capital and to achieve its sustainability targets.

Asian banks see market cap value jump in Q2: study

Of the 25 global banks included in the report 13 are headquartered in Asia.

Hang Seng expands remote account opening service to HK companies with mainland shareholders

The e-Sign service can also now be used to provide signatures for loan documents.