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AI bets could reshape costs and competition for Aussie banks
AI bets could reshape costs and competition for Aussie banks
Customers are likely to positively view 24-hour support and shorter waiting times.
Korea bank loan growth stalls in Q1 as household lending shrinks
Corporate lending drove bank loans in Q1 2026.
Ping An Bank profit rises 3% to $2.12b in Q1
Retail assets under management rose 1.2% during the quarter, said Ping An.
BDO Unibank’s net income up 6% to $1.42b in 2025
The bank said it is cautiously optimistic despite ongoing headwinds.
National Australia Bank settles overtime dispute with finance union
Certain teams in the bank were told they would not be paid overtime but get TOIL instead, according to the FSU.
HSBC Private Bank appoints Gautam Anand as Global India head
The cross-border private banking coverage consolidates under one leader across five hubs.
Maybank moves head office to Menara Merdeka 118
Maybank Islamic and Maybank Investment Bank are also relocating.
Japanese banks build hidden risk in offshore credit push
Currently, direct exposure to US private credit appears limited at Japan’s major institutions, Fitch said.
Indian banks’ outlook rests on reforms and underwriting gains
A prolonged Middle East tensions could pressure growth and margins, however.
Japan Post Bank flags $27.07b securities losses for FY2026
It does not expect the losses to have any impact on its earnings or annual dividend.
Union Bank of the Philippines’ net income doubles to $62.69m in Q1
It noted some trading losses associated with the Iran conflict, however.
Bank Mandiri Q1 profit up 16.6% as Agrinas drives loan growth
The bank is prioritising asset quality and underwriting discipline, leading to slower retail loan growth.
Thai bank earnings set to weaken in challenging 2026
Net interest margins will compress, and loan growth will be subdued.
Why do Singapore banks dominate brand value rankings?
Resilient balance sheets and steady growth are amongst the key reasons.
HDFC and ICICI well-placed to against uncertain operating backdrops: report
The two banks will enter FY2027 in a position of strength, said CreditSights.
CIMB sees no Q1 asset quality hit from oil shock
Direct, first-order impact on its overall portfolio is likely to be contained, according to management.
Lower credit costs lift ICICI Bank profits to $1.46b in Q4
Net interest income grew 8%.
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