Retail Banking

Grab, Singtel-led digital-only bank GXS debuts in Singapore

It has launched a savings account with a customizable pockets feature.

Grab, Singtel-led digital-only bank GXS debuts in Singapore

It has launched a savings account with a customizable pockets feature.

CIMB Group core net profit jump 18.4% in H1

Interim dividend for the period is 13 sen per share.

South Korea’s Toss Bank to raise $224.7m via new stock issuance: report

It will raise the company’s total capital stock to KRW1.35t.

Public Bank H1 profits stumble over one-off prosperity tax

This was partially offset by higher net interest income.

Retail bank sales fall as digital struggles to fill branch banking hole

Digital sales rose to a new record, but could not offset fall in branch sales.

Australia’s Judo Bank on track for earnings growth

Its net interest margin is expected to be 3% over the next two years.

Citi winds down Russia consumer, commercial banking businesses

Approximately 2,300 employees will be affected, according to the bank.

Thailand’s SCBX scraps $500m deal for crypto exchange Bitkub: report

SCBX said that Bitkub needs time to fix its issues with the local regulator.

Maybank net profit down 9.2% to $415.7m in Q2

Fee-based income rose, but group braces for expected credit losses.

How Banks Can Accelerate Financial Inclusion in Southeast Asia

Thanks to the pandemic, the uncertainty of the world economy has been especially devastating  for those living on the poverty threshold and struggling...

South Korean banks’ NIMs to support stable profitability in H2

South Koran banks’ rising net interest margins or NIM should support its profitability in the second half of 2022, reports Fitch Ratings.

Prioritising customer-centric initiatives amidst digitalisation

Through its remarkable services, Bank SinoPac continues to provide a comprehensive financial ecosystem for its customers.

Mizuho Bank charged $6.75b negative interest rate by BOJ

This is the first time in 7 months that a megabank was charged.

Recovering business activity props up Thai banks’ revenues 

Credit costs will remain elevated in the long-term, however.