Retail Banking
Australia’s BEN to see low credit losses but at risk from housing shock: S&P
Australia’s BEN to see low credit losses but at risk from housing shock: S&P
Operating efficiency will likely continue to improve on digital investments.
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Mizuho FG’s CET1 ratio climbs to 13.76% as capital base grows
The megabank earlier announced that it has achieved 90% of its profit target.
4 hours ago
Japanese banks face bond yield shocks as yields hit 2.23%
Megabanks should be able to handle the near-term losses, said Fitch.
10 hours ago
ANZ logs $1.38b profit in Q1 2026 on higher deposits and improved costs
The bank’s productivity program is underway, said CEO Nuno Matos.
4 days ago
Hong Leong Bank rebrands wealth segment as HLB Priority and revamps centres
Modernisation of priority centres is scheduled to be completed around March 2026.
4 days ago
Japan retail banking to hit $227b by 2033
Market revenue stood at $143.7b in 2024 with 5.2% annual growth projected.
4 days ago
OCBC enables Weixin Pay QR payments via bank app
Customers will see rates in real-time before making a transaction.
5 days ago
HSBC Singapore names Suzy White to its board
White is the current group COO of HSBC.
5 days ago
CBA earnings up 1% YoY to A$718m in H1 as deposit margins fall
Customer margins remained flat during the period.
5 days ago
Asia’s banks hold the mandate to innovate. Now they must earn it.
Banking is no longer measured against other financial institutions, but against digital experiences.
6 days ago
NAB offers everyday banking appointments via Zoom call
Customers can self-book appointments at the NAB website starting March.
6 days ago
Westpac rolls out Copilot to 35,000 global staff
Its teams have already built several AI agents for HR and IT.
6 days ago
SBI hits record net profit of $2.32b in Q3 FY2026
Operating profit rose almost 40% although NIM fell to 3.12%.
6 days ago
Philippine bank lending hits 9.2% in December
Loans to non-residents declined faster than the previous month, however.
6 days ago
Vietnam banks face credit split as quota phaseout looms and Basel III rolls out
Weaker, capital-constrained banks may struggle to meet regulatory changes.
6 days ago
How can Indian lenders balance loan growth and risk?
Reforms could help improve efficiency, especially of state banks.
Korean banks see Q4 net incomes halved on costs and FX losses
Loan growth will remain challenging in FY2026, CreditSights said.
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