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Japan Post Bank flags $23.47b unrealised securities losses to Dec
Japan Post Bank flags $23.47b unrealised securities losses to Dec
The book value of the securities is JPY29.86t.
18 hours ago
Norinchukin fortifies JA Mitsui Leasing after $968m fraud allowance
Norinchukin fortifies JA Mitsui Leasing after $968m fraud allowance
Norinchukin is in talks with SMBC and other major banks to provide loans to JAML.
18 hours ago
MUFG launches the Slim Course pension plan in iDeCo system
MUFG launches the Slim Course pension plan in iDeCo system
It offers zero management fees and aims for the industry’s lowest operating costs.
19 hours ago
SMBC signs SBI pact to back India sunrise sector project finance
SMBC signs SBI pact to back India sunrise sector project finance
They aim to grow India’s “sunrise sectors”.
19 hours ago
Philippine banks signal credit squeeze as tightening bias grows in Q1
Philippine banks signal credit squeeze as tightening bias grows in Q1
About 12.8% of banks expect to tighten credit standards for household loans.
1 day ago
SMFG profit up 22.8% to $8.99b in 9M on higher income
SMFG profit up 22.8% to $8.99b in 9M on higher income
It forecasts an annual cash dividend of JPY157 for the fiscal year.
1 day ago
Korea revises bill to check criminal info of virtual asset service providers
Korea revises bill to check criminal info of virtual asset service providers
The law also broadened rule-breaking activities that are screened.
1 day ago
E-ang bao use jumps nearly 50% in 2025 as seniors ditch red packets: OCBC
E-ang bao use jumps nearly 50% in 2025 as seniors ditch red packets: OCBC
Nearly 8 in 10 seniors were first-time e-ang bao senders, OCBC said.
1 day ago
DBS Hong Kong names Xu Qing as managing director and risk head
DBS Hong Kong names Xu Qing as managing director and risk head
Xu will oversee all credit and risk functions in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Taiwan.
4 days ago
Failed P&N-CUA merger won’t slow Aussie mutual bank consolidations: S&P
Failed P&N-CUA merger won’t slow Aussie mutual bank consolidations: S&P
The two banks are expected to continue seeking consolidations.
4 days ago
PNL and Great Southern Bank scrap merger
PNL and Great Southern Bank scrap merger
The two Australian banks’ boards agreed to terminate their MOU.
4 days ago
Citi rolls out evergreen private market funds for HNW clients
Citi rolls out evergreen private market funds for HNW clients
It has partnered with Blackstone, Blue Owl, and KKR to launch the funds.
4 days ago
Standard Chartered names Ryan Song as head of M&A in Korea
Standard Chartered names Ryan Song as head of M&A in Korea
He is expected to help grow the bank’s M&A advisory business in the region.
4 days ago
MUFG Bank invests in GLIN Impact Capital 2 to back ESG growth
MUFG Bank invests in GLIN Impact Capital 2 to back ESG growth
The investment aligns with the bank’s medium-term business strategy.
4 days ago
LSEG expands China reach with ICBC deal
LSEG expands China reach with ICBC deal
The MoU covers RMB services, trading, clearing, and FTSE Russell
4 days ago
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Mastercard pushes tokenisation as payments go passive
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Transactions fade into the background when there’s trust.
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Crédit Agricole unifies CIB and wealth arms in 43,400 sqft hub
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An internal staircase now connects the corporate and wealth management teams across two levels.
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XTransfer targets $20t market with Alipay-style instant transfers
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Buyers and sellers can complete transfers 24/7 in as fast as 15 minutes.
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Visa urges banks to bridge data gap as payment choice surges
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One bank doubled its cards in force and grew payment volumes by over 20%.
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The focus will be on firms that have shown commercial traction and scale.
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