Banks
Hong Kong banks to see wealth ‘windfall’ as fees jump: report
Risk appetite also remains “firm” thanks to expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve through the year
Hidden risks build at Vietnam banks on mounting debt guarantees
The country needs to balance economic growth targets with steps to curtail side effects from debt-fuelled expansion
Stablecoins are US$500 billion risk to bank deposits: report
Bank lobbying groups fear that if crypto firms are allowed to offer rewards, that poses a material deposit flight risk
Mizuho adds HSBC, JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank hires in wave
The firm has also hired a former head of insurance for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at HSBC in Paris
British banks to join European rivals in hiking profit targets: sources
In continental Europe, many banks have already lifted their profit goals, signalling confidence higher margins will last for years
India needs ‘eight to 10’ large banks, Axis Bank CEO says
The country currently has 12 state-run banks and 21 large and mid-sized private banks
Fraudsters target businesses as well: Here’s how DBS helps educate its corporate customers on how to stay safe in the face of AI-powered scams
As corporate scams grow more sophisticated, and scammers masterfully exploit the human psyche and thrive on uneven defences, multi-layered defences and vigilance are crucial for businesses to stay ahe...
Venezuelan banks will get US$300 million of oil money to sell on exchange market: sources
FOUR Venezuelan banks were notified this week by the country’s government that they will split US$300 million of oil revenues deposited in an account in Qatar, enabling them to sell dollars to Venezue...
‘Sweet spot’ in 2026: Maybank lists top picks among Reits and stocks to tap yield and growth
The bank also raises its target for the Straits Times Index to 5,600 points
China brokers rebuild ranks, raise pay on dealmaking return
The push marks a major turnaround for the country’s brokerages
