Retail Banking
Digitalisation amplifies data and liquidity risks
Increasing interconnectivity increases complexity and opacity.
Digitalisation amplifies data and liquidity risks
Increasing interconnectivity increases complexity and opacity.
Vietnam’s PVComBank launches mobile banking services on AWS
The platform will reportedly benefit 1 million customers of PVComBank.
South Korean domestic banks’ net income shrank 24.1% in Q1
Non-interest and non-operating income dragged down income.
Mizuho allots $12.95b to finance hydrogen production
The bank noted hydrogen as “key” to decarbonisation of various sectors.
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
Loan growth & higher fees prop up Singapore banks’ earnings in Q1
DBS’ and OCBC’s DPS are likely to rise in H2.
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.
Gov’t ties to buoy Korea Development Bank's capitalisation
Problem loans are expected to rise, however.
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”.