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MUFG buying 80.6% shares in Indonesia’s PT Mandala Multifinance Tbk for $468m
MUFG will hold 70.6% of shares whilst PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk will hold 10%.
MUFG buying 80.6% shares in Indonesia’s PT Mandala Multifinance Tbk for $468m
MUFG will hold 70.6% of shares whilst PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance Tbk will hold 10%.
Thailand’s Krungsri sets sights on Vietnam expansion with SHB Finance acquisition
Krungsri will acquire the 50% remaining shares of SHB Finance over the next three years.
Thailand publishes revised consultation paper on virtual bank framework
BOT will propose licensing regulations by July.
Maybank's asset quality, profitability to remain stable: Moody's
Despite the sluggish economic growth, the bank’s problem loan ratio is predicted to stay at 1.5%.
Japanese regulator sounds out megabanks on China geopolitical risks: report
Its three megabanks have a total credit exposure of $64b to China.
How experts see the digital battleground of banks, payment firms
Industry leaders gather at 2023 Asian Banking and Finance Forum in Kuala Lumpur to discuss digital disruption, financial inclusion, and future trends...
India’s Axis Bank names central bank ex-deputy governor as non-executive chairman
N.S. Vishwanathan will assume the role on 27 October, pending approval.
Dah Sing Bank shows solid capitalisation, funding and liquidity: Moody’s
The bank has a stable outlook due to its capability to maintain strong credit profiles, including solid capitalisation, funding, and liquidity.
Bank of China HK’s HKD prime rate, savings deposit rate unchanged
Savings accounts with HK$1m will enjoy a bonus rate of 0.001% per annum.
HSBC winding down wealth, personal banking business in New Zealand
The bank can no longer justify investing into this business, it said in a statement.
How Maybank SG's YES fuels tech growth of new SMEs
Over 500 business owners discover a groundbreaking e-financing solution that empowers SMEs to thrive in the digital age.
Aggressive loan growth leaves HDBank more vulnerable to risks
Its asset quality may be further strained by its planned acquisition of a ‘weak’ bank
CIMB reaps benefits from de-risking, cost optimisation initiatives
Net interest margin compression will be offset by improved profits and stable capital.
Green Link Digital Bank commemorates one year, plans of SGX listing 2027
The bank celebrated by donating S$150,000 to charity.
PAOB launches Business Revolving Loan in expanded eftPay collaboration
It offers a maximum credit limit of up to HK$300,000.
South Korea’s new capital buffers to strengthen banking system’s resilience
No capital raising or sheet adjustment is expected from the country’s biggest banks.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia waives transaction fee for overseas money transfers
The waived fees exclude Japanese yen transactions in its CommBiz platform.