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Higher interest and fees lift Japan’s SMFG to record profit for Q1

Net interest income is expected to rise by a further JPY100b.

Malaysia launches amended Money Services Business Act

It clarifies offenses and the punishment for illegal operators.

South Korea’s deposit, loan interest rates dip in June

Average interest rates for new and outstanding loans and deposits fell.

Norinchukin Bank redeeming over $4.6b of perpetual loans

The redemption is part of the bank's efforts to improve its investment portfolio.

Japan’s Norinchukin reports profit loss of $2.75b in Q1

It attributed the loss to low-yielding asset sales, part of its portfolio improvement efforts.

Higher profits propel Mizuho’s net income to 44% rise in Q1

Credit-related costs fell 28.7% during the first three months of FY2024.

India’s HDFC Bank warns against fraudulent trading platforms

Fraudsters would make fake platforms and apps showing fake returns.

HDBank’s net profit up 48.9% to $324.47, in H1

Deposits in its digital banking channels have risen five-fold in a year.

RHB announces 4 new senior appointments

Mohamad Bin Rastam Shahrom is the new group CFO.

HSBC’s profits after tax dip 2% to $17.7b in H1

The bank recognized a $1.2b impairment for the sale of its Argentina business.

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

About 70 rural banks have already undergone mergers since 2023.

‘Robust’ revenues lifted BPI to record net income in H1

Earnings per share is PHP5.8 for the period, a 14% increase.

Higher margins, lower opex buoy Bank Central Asia’s profit growth in Q2

Net profit for the first six months of the year is $1.65b, 11% higher than in H1 2023.