HSBC takes US$1bil hit from Argentina sale as Asia pivot continues
LONDON: HSBC is selling its business in Argentina and booking a $1 billion loss on the deal, the bank said…
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RBA’s policy highlights its inflation worries
SYDNEY: It’s been five months since Australia last raised interest rates and in the interim inflation has moderated and the…
ECB tipped to pause one last time before June rate cut
FRANKFURT: Buoyed by falling inflation, the European Central Bank (ECB) is expected to keep borrowing costs on hold one last…
Real wages likely to keep BoJ on hold for now
Tokyo: Japanese workers’ real wages fell in February for a 23rd consecutive month after consumer price growth accelerated, exerting a…
BoJ governor lauded for smooth policy change
TOKYO: Tomorrow will mark one year since Bank of Japan (BoJ) governor Kazuo Ueda took office.
Vietnam lenders required to maintain loan standards
HANOI: The central bank is calling on lenders to facilitate access to capital for businesses, while also maintaining lending standards…
JPMorgan says CEO transition is a top priority, cites potential Dimon successors
JPMorgan Chase's board said an orderly CEO transition is a top priority for the largest U.S. bank in the medium…
OCBC Malaysia customers can activate the OCBC kill switch via the mobile banking app
KUALA LUMPUR: OCBC Bank (M) Bhd customers can now activate the OCBC Kill Switch via the bank’s mobile banking app…
Bank Negara: Coordinated efforts have strengthened the ringgit, no plans for capital controls
KUALA LUMPUR: Ongoing coordinated efforts by government-linked companies (GLCs), government-linked investment companies (GLICs), Malaysian corporates and businesses have strengthened the…