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DBS named as SEA’s most profitable bank

DBS ranked as the 10th largest company in terms of revenue in Fortune’s SEA 500 list.

DBS named as SEA’s most profitable bank

DBS ranked as the 10th largest company in terms of revenue in Fortune’s SEA 500 list.

Rapid loan growth weighs on Bank of Suzhou’s capital ratios

The bank is expected to maintain good asset quality over the same period.

Citi Commercial Bank targets mid-sized corporates in Japan

This follows CCB’s expansion in France and Ireland in 2023.

Evergreen Group obtains financing license to expand in Malaysia

With the license, the company can fund affordable housing for civil servants.

Hong Leong bank boosts efficiency and personalisation with AI

AI's role in personalising banking services and streamlining processes highlighted.

DBS targets $370b in wealth assets by 2026

DBS saw a 23% increase in wealth assets in 2023.

Citi appoints new sales head for key Asian markets

She previously worked at Bank of America and JPMorgan.

MAS and BIS launch blueprint for climate risk data platform

The platform integrates regulatory and climate data from corporate disclosure documents.

UOB and EnterpriseSG launch sustainability-linked financing programme for SMEs

The programme will help SMEs reduce sustainability-linked costs by 85%.

OCBC Ignite aims to double poly graduate intake

Only 3% of graduates join the financial sector full-time permanently.

Singapore’s big banks aim for 96% emissions cut by 2050

DBS, OCBC, and UOB have set S$200b loan portfolio emissions targets.

China's bank assets grow to $60.14t in Q1 2024

This grew by 8.1% on a year-on-year basis.

UOB Thailand ushers in new CEO

Richard Maloney will begin his role on 1 July.

HSBC unveils new face for trade services with Global Trade Solutions

The bank outlined plans to give a safer, smoother digital trade experience.