Retail Banking

Mizuho’s net income climbs 22% to $4.39b in FY2023

An annual dividend of JPY105 per share has been announced.

Mizuho’s net income climbs 22% to $4.39b in FY2023

An annual dividend of JPY105 per share has been announced.

Low carbon push adds $8.4b addt'l revenue for APAC banks

Between 2031 to 2050, APAC banks will likely 

Chinese banks’ net profits down 0.81% in Q1

Fees contracted for the first time in 5 years a quarter earlier.

Mizuho Financial Group publishes impact business policy

The policy defines the bank’s course of action on impact-driven businesses.

CIMB Group’s opex to ease whilst non-interest income poised for growth

Loans are poised for a 6% growth, UOB Kay Hian said in a report.

CTBC Bank PH unveils redesigned web interface and mobile banking app

The app features personalised widgets and customisable features.

Standard Chartered names three leaders to global transaction banking team

The three new hires are previously from J.P. Morgan, DBS, and Bank of America.

Daegu Bank bets long-term with digital amidst home market issues

The Korean bank has turned its eyes to Seoul to grow its retail banking activities.

No contagion risk for Vietnam banks from billionaire corruption scandal

But it exposed structural weaknesses in Vietnam’s banking and financial industry.

PH banks’ total assets expanded 9.2% to $439.3b in 2023

Both lending and investing activity grew during the period.

CIMB Thai’s de-risking and cost optimisation pays off

Moody’s Ratings says its asset quality, profitability and liquidity is “modest”.

Citi combines in Japan, North Asia, and Australia clusters

This covers markets in East Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Macau.

Share buyback, Suncorp Metway deal won’t dent ANZ’s credit profile

S&P expects the SML acquisition to be completed in mid-2024.

Chinese banks dominant whilst Japan, South Korean banks’ assets falter

Australian and Singaporean banks’ assets remained steady, S&P’s study showed.

Olea, Standard Chartered forge alliance to empower SMEs

The alliance signals a proactive effort to support SMEs by leveraging digital innovation and financial services.