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Japan’s Mizuho Bank sees profits rise 24.4% in H1
Full year dividend is expected to be JPY100 for 2023.
Japan’s Mizuho Bank sees profits rise 24.4% in H1
Full year dividend is expected to be JPY100 for 2023.
HDFC Bank names new chief of internal vigilance
Sachin Suryakant Rane was a senior police inspector before joining the bank.
Greenwashing in banking: real concern or overblown issue?
Reputational risks abound for those who drag their feet about sustainability or engage in greenwashing.
Landbank records highest-ever nine-month net income at $558m
Net income jumped 24% during the period compared to a year ago.
SCB X profits weighed by high credit costs, weakening asset quality
The bank will benefit from the interest rate hike, but peak by Q4 and gradually decline after.
KBANK net profit up 7% in Q3, but low dividends raise concerns: analysts
A substantial growth in net income helped drive up profits for the quarter.
How can financial institutions build customer loyalty in the modern era?
It’s no longer just about giving perks, but about offering experiences, industry leaders said.
SeABank transfers 100% capital contribution at PTF to AEON arm
The transfer is valued at VND4.3t ($1.8m).
Mizuho launching universal bank in Europe, to close offices in 4 cities
The new bank will be based in Amsterdam, with offices in Frankfurt, Madrid, and Paris.
South Korean banks’ deposits up US$19.9b in September
Transferable deposits rose substantially, whilst time deposits fell.
Ensuring Operational Resilience (OR) in Japan
Initiatives from BCM (Business Continuity Management) to OR.
Citigroup’s net income rises 2% to $3.5b in Q3
Revenue was 9% higher at $20.1b during the quarter.
Mizuho Bank unveils progress report for business improvement plan
It is also in the process of reforming company culture through a new corporate identity.
PH digital bank CEOs tout marketing, mindset, partnerships to disrupt banking
They made use of their old payments model and partnerships to scale operations.
BPI eyes shifting branch agent role from transactions to advisory: exec
President and CEO TG Limcaoco said that BPI wants their branch agents to spend 70% of their time offering advice to clients.
How tech disruption, branding innovation are shaping the future of finance: analysts
The afternoon sessions of ABF Summit 2023 saw analysts and bankers explore why tech and marketing are important to financial institutions.
Regulatory caps on neobanks’ operations could stifle growth, expert warns
Despite questions arising from the recent rise of deposit caps in neobanks, incumbent banks are left unfazed.