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Malaysia's CIMB Group reports Q2 2026 net profit of RM 1.94 billion, 11.2% ROE; declares 19.65 sen interim dividend
CIMB Group posted Q2 2026 net profit of RM 1.94 billion on revenue of RM 5.56 billion, with an 11.2% ROE and a first interim dividend of 19.65 sen per share.
Agricultural Bank of China reports H1 2026 net profit up 5.8% to RMB 148.1 billion; operating income rises 11.2%
Agricultural Bank of China posted H1 2026 net profit up 5.8% year on year to RMB 148.1 billion, with operating income up 11.2% and return on equity at 10.14%.
Malaysia's Maybank reports Q2 FY26 net profit of RM 2.69 billion on lower impairments and costs
Maybank posted a 2.4% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY26 net profit to RM 2.69 billion, aided by lower impairment allowances and a 2.5% fall in overhead expenses.
South Korea's Bank of Korea hikes base rate 25 bp to 3.00% in back-to-back increase
The Bank of Korea raised its Base Rate by 25 basis points to 3.00%, delivering a second consecutive hike and citing mounting inflationary pressure.
Thailand's Bank of Thailand holds policy rate at 1.00% unanimously in August 2026
The Bank of Thailand kept its 1-day bilateral repurchase rate at 1.00% by a unanimous vote, marking the third straight meeting on hold.
India's RBI fines IndusInd Bank INR 59.20 lakh for deposit-rate and securitisation breaches
The RBI penalised IndusInd Bank INR 59.20 lakh for breaches of deposit-rate and securitisation directions, announced on the same day as penalties on three NBFCs.
Commonwealth Bank of Australia FY26 cash profit rises 7% to A$11 billion; ROE rises to 14%
Commonwealth Bank of Australia reported FY26 cash net profit after tax of A$11 billion, up 7% year on year, with a return on equity of 14.0%.
Reserve Bank of Australia holds cash rate at 4.35% in August as inflation lingers
The RBA left the cash rate target at 4.35% effective 12 August 2026, its second consecutive hold after a May hike, with the next update scheduled for 29 September.
State Bank of India Q1 FY27 net profit rises 10.2% to ₹21,121 crore on 15% NII growth
India's SBI posted Q1 FY27 net profit of ₹21,121 crore, up 10.2% year on year, with NII up 15% and improved asset quality.
OCBC delivers record Q2 2026 net profit of S$2.22 billion, up 22%; declares 47-cent interim dividend
OCBC posted record Q2 net profit of S$2.22 billion, up 22% year-on-year, with an ROE of 14.4% and an interim dividend of 47 cents per share.
United Overseas Bank Q2 2026 net profit rises 10% to S$1.5 billion on record wealth fees
Singapore's UOB posted Q2 2026 net profit of S$1.5 billion, up 10% year on year, with record wealth management fees offsetting a narrower net interest margin.
DBS Group posts record Q2 2026 net profit of S$3.08 billion as total income tops S$6 billion
DBS reported a record Q2 net profit of S$3.08 billion, up 9% year-on-year, with quarterly total income surpassing S$6 billion for the first time.