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India central bank allows lenders to fund up to 75% in M&A deals
India central bank allows lenders to fund up to 75% in M&A deals
Financing can only take place when a firm ‘already holds control’ over the target company, says RBAPublished Sun, Feb 15, 2026 · 05:33 PMINDIA’s central bank will allow lenders...
Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Margin relief lifts outlook for DBS, OCBC and UOB, extending Singapore bank rally
Sentiment remains largely positive on the sector amid resilient asset quality, steady capital returns [SINGAPORE] The three local banks may be nearing the end of the margin squeeze that...
Singapore bank lending hits fastest monthly growth since Dec 2024; full-year lending at multi-year high
Singapore bank lending hits fastest monthly growth since Dec 2024; full-year lending at multi-year high
For the whole of 2025, bank lending up 5.8% at S$10.26 trillion, MAS data indicates[SINGAPORE] Singapore’s bank lending in December 2025 charted the highest monthly increase since December 2024,...
Bank of Japan keeps yen watchers on edge for rate-hike clues
Bank of Japan keeps yen watchers on edge for rate-hike clues
Yen weakness and negative real rates risk fuelling inflation, leaving the BOJ behind the curve[TOKYO] The upcoming Bank of Japan (BOJ) meeting offers scope for sharp movements in the yen as...
Bank of Japan says sales of its ETF holdings to start next week
Bank of Japan says sales of its ETF holdings to start next week
[TOKYO] The Bank of Japan said it will start selling its holdings of exchange-traded funds on Monday (Jan 19), a project that may take more than a century if...
Keppel bags 720 MW power bank for AI data centre campus near Melbourne
Keppel bags 720 MW power bank for AI data centre campus near Melbourne
The group is in ‘active discussions with hyperscalers and neoclouds’ on the site’s future capacity[SINGAPORE] Asset manager Keppel on Thursday (Jan 15) announced that it has secured a 720...
China’s central bank cuts structural interest rates to boost targeted lending
China’s central bank cuts structural interest rates to boost targeted lending
The moves signal targeted adjustments to bolster an economy hit by weak demand and imbalances[BEIJING] China’s central bank will lower interest rates on its structural monetary policy tools by...
Bank of America profit climbs as trading surges in volatile markets
Bank of America profit climbs as trading surges in volatile markets
[NEW YORK] Bank of America’s profit rose, as its traders brought in more revenue from spurred client activity in the fourth quarter due to increased volatility in the markets.Softening...
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Australia central bank saw risk of rate rise in 2026 to contain inflation
Core inflation rose to 3.3 per cent in October, taking it further above the RBA’s target band of 2 per cent to 3 per cent [SYDNEY] Australia’s central bank...
HSBC hires ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead its private bank
HSBC hires ex-Citi executive Ida Liu to lead its private bank
[LONDON] HSBC Holdings has hired former Citigroup executive Ida Liu to run its global private banking business, according to people familiar with the matter. Liu replaces Gabriel Castello, who...