Retail Banking
OCBC unveils decarbonization targets for six sectors
                                                                                 
                    
                    The bank commits to achieving a net zero status for its financed emissions by 2050.
                
                                
            OCBC unveils decarbonization targets for six sectors
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The bank commits to achieving a net zero status for its financed emissions by 2050.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Citibank Korea doubles net income in Q1
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The net income of KRW84.9b for Jan-March 2023 is 112% higher than a year ago.
                    
                                        
                    
                Bankers face sluggish hiring market, layoffs in Hong Kong
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Industry insiders reveal how investment banks prioritize cost efficiency and productivity over hiring new employees.
                    
                                        
                    
                Public Bank Berhad aims for $11b in ESG-friendly financing by 2025
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It also plans to finance energy-efficient vehicles worth $7b by 2025.
                    
                                        
                    
                Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s net profit up to $9.34b for FY2022
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Year-end dividend per share is JPY125 or US$92.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hang Seng Bank names Shelley Zhou as head of corporate sustainability
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The new executive will head its sustainability division.
                    
                                        
                    
                Acquisition of Citi’s ASEAN units to boost revenue: UOB
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Total UOB cardholders in the region jumped 60% as of end-2022.
                    
                                        
                    
                Weekly Global News Wrap: Grupo Mexico closing in on $7b Citi Banamex deal; Bank of America opens Luxembourg branch
                                                                                                 
                        
                        And Credit Suisse CEO to join UBS board once deal is completed.
                    
                                        
                    
                HSBC penalised by India's central bank
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The bank reported inaccurate credit information for several expired credit cards.
                    
                                        
                    
                GXS Bank launches brand in Singapore with GXS FlexiLoan, campaign
                                                                                                 
                        
                        GXS collaborated with three local artists to create the key visuals for the campaign. 
                    
                                        
                    
                Korea, Indonesia central banks ink MOU for bilateral trade: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        It reduces companies’ exposure to exchange rate risks.
                    
                                        
                    
                UOB Hong Kong inks MOU with SGS for sustainable finance
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The partnership will help companies seeking to adopt sustainable practices and move towards a net-zero future.
                    
                                        
                    
                BOCHK raises prime lending rate to 5.75%
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The HKD savings deposit rate was also adjusted.
                    
                                        
                    
                Hang Seng Bank changes its board composition
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Michael Wu Wei Kuo retired as the Independent Non-executive Director.
                    
                                        
                    
                Improved mortgages to support ANZ’s earnings over the next two years
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Net interest margin improved 7bps in the six months ending 31 March 2023.
                    
                                        
                    
                Australia’s Macquarie Bank’s earnings to rise by retail banking business: S&P
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The bank’s parent company will also enjoy income growth from outside Australia.
                    
                                        
                    
                PH banks missing out on revenue from growing middle class market
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Over 7 in 10 loans made by banks are extended to corporates– leaving 15 million SMEs and self-employed workers with little access to traditional...
                    
                                        
                    
                 
            	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                	         
                             
                     
                             
                     
                             
                             
                     
                             
           
                                 
                                 
                                 
               
                                     
                                     
                                     
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
 
                                                                                                
                                                
                                                                                                                                         
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                 
                