Banking & Finance
Australia central bank again warns inflation is too high
[SYDNEY] A top Australian central banker said on Wednesday inflation was too high and policy makers were committed to doing whatever was necessary to bring it to heel.
UK fintech funding fell 21% last year, hitting lowest since 2020
Total global fintech funding hit US$116 billion, up from US$95.5 billion in 2024, according to the report
Philippines’ digital banks chase profits as regulator ups the stakes
Both GoTyme and Tonik have said they aim to become net profitable in the next year
Robinhood reports record quarterly revenue on retail trading strength
Transaction-based revenue rose to US$776 million
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‘Pricey’ DBS can still be worth buying
Strong growth drivers support the local bourse’s leader
Coinbase CEO falls from list of world’s richest as crypto slides
Bitcoin is also down by about half since early October
Commonwealth Bank profit tops estimates on business loans
Shares of the country’s largest lender are down more than 15% from a record high in June
BNP Paribas rolls out donor-advised platform in Singapore for ultra-wealthy
BNP Paribas Bridge Foundation provides a structured framework for charitable giving as philanthropy hub ambitions grow
Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional fund reports higher profit, 5.2% investment return in 2025
The sovereign wealth fund is a major shareholder in some of the country’s biggest companies
DBS capital return plans remain bright spot even with weaker earnings ahead: analysts
For 2026, the lender sees total income around 2025 levels and net profit slightly below 2025 levels
