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Japan banks clinch $1.98b boost in interest income after policy shift
But a rise in deposit rates presents risks, analysts warned.
Japan banks clinch $1.98b boost in interest income after policy shift
But a rise in deposit rates presents risks, analysts warned.
South Korean banks’ bad loans climb 0.47% in December
This reflects a significant increase compared to the previous year.
BOCHK warns against phishing website threat
The said site intends to steal customers’ sensitive data.
CIMB Securities appoints Stephen Hagger as independent chairperson
It also welcomed three new directors to its board.
BSP says ‘Currency Computing Mining Machines’ not under its purview
The Philippine central bank also warned against SKPOOLS MINING CORPORATION.
The Philippine central bank has warned the public against “Currency Computing Mining Machines”, saying that these are not within its purview.
Foreign banks’ Korean earnings up 6% on higher securities income
The net interest margin declined from 0.75% to 0.63%, according to official data.
DBS and JPMAM unveils investment portfolio for retirement needs
The portfolio calibrates asset allocation depending on investors’ life stages.
BOCHK warns against 4 fake websites
The sites purport to be from a logistics service provider and online trading platform.
Banks fine but SMEs at risk by Japan's 'historic' policy shift
SMEs may see more challenges from the higher interest rates and higher wages.
Japan exits negative interest rate policy on record wage hikes
With salaries rising by 5.28% on average, the BOJ sees cycle of wages and prices more “solid”.
Ping An Bank with enough capital for proposed higher dividends: analyst
The China-based bank has proposed to pay a 30% dividend in 2023.
BOCHK warns of fake websites
The websites reportedly intend to steal customers’ data.
1 in 4 e-commerce transactions in India use alternative payments
Cash makes up barely 1 in 10 of transactions, according to GlobalData.
Mastercard and Alipay enable real-time remittance in over 180 markets
Alipay’s 1 billion users in China can now transfer and pay with over 150 currencies.
Hong Kong reports 8,600 average withdrawals per ATM in a month: study
Average usage levels per ATM is expected to rise as the number of ATMs decreases.
Are ATM cash withdrawals making a comeback?
About 2 in 3 markets studied saw ATM withdrawals rise as inflation squeezes on income.
AlipayHK users benefit from Blue Cross travel insurance promotion
Travellers can purchase a five-day travel insurance plan for HK$1.