Banking & Finance
Blackstone’s CEO took home a near-record US$1.24 billion in 2025
The payday underscores how the biggest alternative asset managers have insulated themselves from a rough spell in private equity
Bank of Japan deputy governor says rate hikes likely to continue
[TOKYO] Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said on Monday the central bank is expected to gradually shift to a more neutral monetary policy stance by continuing to raise interest rates.
Intermediaries see shift to fixed income ahead of rate cuts, eye new markets for growth: BOS survey
Alternative investments and exchange-traded funds are also expected to see more demand
Safe-haven yen and Swiss franc gain as weekend Iran strikes unnerve markets
Trading was thin late on Sunday European time, but deals in major currency pairs can set the tone
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Wealth flows, Asean momentum to anchor DBS, OCBC and UOB as lower rates loom in 2026: analysts
Asset-quality trends remain an area to watch, but banks have likely made pre-emptive provisions for such risks
Malaysia’s national pension fund declares 6.15% dividend, slightly below 2024 peak
The total payout of RM79.6 billion is still higher than a year earlier
HSBC opens wealth centre at Singapore Land Tower amid premium pivot
It is the bank’s fourth and largest such facility in the city-state
UOB Kay Hian H2 earnings up 27% at S$140.1 million
The brokerage records top-line growth for the second half and full year
Mizuho plans to replace 5,000 clerical jobs with AI in 10 years
Global banks are heavily investing in artificial intelligence to improve operations ranging from product development to risk management
Danske Bank cuts hundreds of jobs to add to Danish layoff wave
Most of the job cuts will fall in Denmark and Lithuania, the firm says
