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Public Bank's LPI Capital purchase may boost earnings, ROE

MGO is unlikely to be accepted by shareholders due to its ‘steep’ 25% price discount.

Public Bank's LPI Capital purchase may boost earnings, ROE

MGO is unlikely to be accepted by shareholders due to its ‘steep’ 25% price discount.

Why digital wallets must shed their ecosystem dependence

Experts noted the importance of forming the right strategy for sustainability and brand marketing.

Techcombank eyes more business clients with southern expansion

Vietnam’s fourth-largest bank by assets seeks to expand in Ho Chi Minh City and surrounding regions.

China push to stimulate consumption may need more time

For banks, the lower mortgage rates could hurt profits in the short term.

Funding freeze hits BNPLs

Investors are putting less cash towards BNPL providers, who already grapple with thin margins.

Thai banks’ weak loan problem starts to bite: analyst

Provisions for expected credit losses now average 30%.

Bank-fintech alliance a win-win, says HSBC

Lenders can learn from disruptive tech whilst aiding its champions comply with regulations.

China’s big four banks face $100b shortfall in loss-absorbing capital

The banks have not yet met their required loss-absorbing capacity levels.

Singapore, Hong Kong banks tap APAC family office boom

They can help manage costs, which could balloon to 3% of assets.

Regulators' push to curb tech outages may boost bank expenses by 20%

Banks in South and Southeast Asia must enhance tech systems or face firmer penalties.

Aussie mutual lenders may consolidate to fewer than 10: analyst

Up to 40 mutual lenders may consolidate and potentially disappear, said S&P analyst Lisa Barrett.

OCBC, UOB to benefit from US-driven supply chain relocation to ASEAN

Multinationals are likely to hasten their ASEAN expansion.

Philippine central bank to grant up to 4 new digital bank licenses

The moratorium for new licenses will be lifted on 1 January 2025.

Mergers and closures loom for China's 3,800 rural banks

About 70 rural banks have already undergone mergers since 2023.