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Metrobank nabs ex-Citi banker as deputy head of HR

Angeles has worked for Citi, BDO, and HSBC.

Metrobank nabs ex-Citi banker as deputy head of HR

Angeles has worked for Citi, BDO, and HSBC.

PwC loses Bank of China as client: report

Bank of China plans to appoint EY as its auditor for 2024.

Indian banks’ net interest margin decline as deposit costs rise

Deposit costs rose by up to 90 basis points for some banks.

Top banks’ market cap up 5.4% in Q2

China’s big four banks saw growth although NIMs fell.

SME Bank partners with MARC to support Malaysian SME growth

They will combine their expertise in data and business coaching.

Japan’s SMFG reports higher Tier 1 capital and ratio for 2024

But its total capital ratio was slightly lower than a year ago.

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

PH central bank pushes for digital wage payments

DBS launches multi-currency commercial debit card

Businesses can lock in rates 1 year in advance.

Military Commercial JS Bank to sustain profits despite rising bad loans

Its NPL ratio deteriorated to 1.6% in June 2024 vs 1.4% a year earlier.

Chinese banks must move from size reliance to sustain profits

Most struggle to diversify their income sources as they seek short-term growth.  

Mizuho Bank’s Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 14.26% in June

This is 0.66 percentage points (ppt) higher than in March 2024.

CBA to retain capital levels despite buyback, high dividend payout

Cash net profit after tax declined 2% in the latest financial year.

South Korea’s corporate loans rise in July; deposits decline

Tax payments and outflow of funds for various reasons led to the drop.