China's ICBC, world's biggest bank, posts 3.3% profit rise in first half

2026-08-28T09:27:44.000Z
The loan would add to SoftBank’s flurry of recent debt financing activities tied to its bet on OpenAI, including a potential bond sale of as much as US$20 billion.

SoftBank seeks another US$10 billion loan for OpenAI stake funding

2026-08-28T07:37:23.000Z
The programme aims to equip accountancy and corporate finance workers with practical skills to use AI effectively and responsibly.

More than 15,000 sign up for national accounting body’s AI programme in two months

2026-08-28T06:00:25.000Z
GXS Bank, MariBank and Trust Bank have issued credit cards in an effort to engage customers on a more regular basis.

Singapore digital banks want more than just your deposits; credit cards are the next battleground

2026-08-28T02:23:03.000Z

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The dollar index, which measures the greenback’s move against a basket of six currencies, was at 99.158, up about 0.3% this week.

Dollar recoups some losses as focus shifts to Fed remarks at Jackson Hole

2026-08-27T12:32:04.000Z
Earnings per share stand at RM0.2224 for the second quarter, up from RM0.2175 in the year-ago period.

Maybank Q2 profit up 2.4% on lower impairment, higher non-interest income

2026-08-27T06:51:51.000Z
HSBC has been on a major restructuring drive over the past two years since Georges Elhedery took over as chief executive officer in September 2024. 

HSBC mulls restructuring Singapore units to simplify operations

2026-08-27T04:19:42.000Z
Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun Song attends a monetary policy meeting at the central bank's headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Aug 27, 2026.

Bank of Korea delivers back-to-back rate hike to curb inflation risks

2026-08-27T02:41:43.000Z
The RBA has raised interest rates at its first three meetings of this year and is likely to raise rates again this year, economists say.

Economists see RBA rate hike as early as September after hot CPI

2026-08-27T01:21:16.000Z
The transaction was met with ‘exceptionally strong’ demand and was oversubscribed about four times.

UOB prices landmark US$1.2 billion dual-tranche euro covered bond offering

2026-08-27T01:01:13.000Z