Retail Banking
Bank Mandiri’s loan quality improved moderately in 2023: Moody’s
Share of impaired loans were “modestly lower” compared to 2022.
Bank Mandiri’s loan quality improved moderately in 2023: Moody’s
Share of impaired loans were “modestly lower” compared to 2022.
Weekly Global News Wrap: US banks collect lower overdraft fees; Citi asked to improve internal oversight
And investment to hedge funds hit a new low, according to Goldman Sachs.
India’s private banks’ NIMs contract 32 basis points in Oct-Dec 2023
Growth in unsecured loans is expected to slow, which will impact credit growth and NIMs.
Mizuho Financial Group plans to inject $5.7m to trust banking arm
This is so that MTBC can acquire over 600,000 shares of Mizuho.
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank warns of impersonation scams
Criminals pose as bank brands to phish money and banking information.
Korea’s Woori Financial Group logs 19% lower net income in 2023
Dividend income was 50% higher, however.
National Australia Bank appoints Andrew Irvine as new group CEO
He will also become NAB’s managing director, beginning 2 April.
Mizuho Financial Group’s net income up 18.2% to $4.3b in 9M FY2023
Its gross profits and credit costs rose.
SMFG profits up 3.5% to $5.3b
An earnings per share of approximately $4 has been announced for the period.
India’s Paytm meets with central bank following suspension of deposits: report
Paytm is reportedly seeking to extend the RBI’s 29 February deadline, a source said.
Thai banks’ credit costs rise as tech difficulties, bad loans pile up
Despite their targets to decrease costs, three banks saw them rise instead.
Commercial property woes weigh on Hong Kong banks
But receding risks in mainland China properties will help offset impact, says Fitch.
SMBC appoints ex-Credit Suisse China CEO as new APAC managing director
Carsten Stoehr will join SMBC on 19 February after 25 years in Credit Suisse.
Citi Korea to enjoy strong capitalisation, stable credit profile through 2025: Moody’s
The bank’s winding down of its consumer banking business is a positive.
Citi names Luke Lu as head of banking in China
He will oversee all of Citi’s business and operations in China.
Bangkok Bank enables remote account identity verification through Boonterm kiosks
Customers need only a smart Citizen ID card and their reference code from the app.
Thailand banks’ profits underperform in Q4
Thai banks are expected to see THB130b in new bad loans in Q1, UOBKH warns.