Tag: Banking Sector
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GSE starts 2026 strong as MTN, Cal Bank drive gains
Ghana’s stock market opens 2026 with momentum The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) kicked off 2026 on a positive note, with the GSE Composite Index climbing as investors piled into key sectors. Analysts say the early moves reflect renewed confidence in the country’s telecoms and banking groups, alongside improving sentiment across insurance and related financial services.…
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Nigeria Faces Rising Loan Defaults as Banks Report Credit Stress
Overview: Rising Defaults Signal Strain in Nigeria’s Credit Market Banks operating in Nigeria have reported a broad rise in loan defaults across both households and businesses. The trend comes as lenders experience a combination of elevated risk factors—economic volatility, inflationary pressures, and evolving repayment behavior—while the supply of credit improves and demand for loans continues…
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Rising Loan Defaults in Nigerian Banks Signal Strain in Credit Market
Rising Defaults Expose Credit Market Strain Recent reports from Nigerian lenders reveal a broad uptick in loan defaults across both households and businesses. The trend, highlighted by financial institutions as well as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), points to growing stress in the country’s credit market even as banks have expanded loan supply and…
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Q3 2026 Earnings: HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, IDBI Bank Lead Indian Bank Results Today
Q3 2026 Earnings: Indian banks kick off the season with a heavily anticipated wave of quarterly results. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, more than 20 companies are scheduled to announce their financials for the quarter ending December 31, 2025. Among the most awaited releases are the banking giants HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, and…
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HDFC Bank Q3 Results Preview: Net Profit Up 11%, NII Steady
Overview: What to expect from HDFC Bank’s Q3 FY26 results HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector lender, is slated to release its third-quarter results for FY26 amid cautious optimism from analysts. The market is closely watching for a rebound in net profit, with brokers estimating an approximate 11% year-on-year rise, and a continuation of healthy…
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Federal Bank Q3 Profit Rises 9% on Strong Loan Growth and Asset Quality
Federal Bank Reports 9% Q3 Profit Growth Federal Bank has reported a 9% year-on-year rise in net profit for the quarter ended December, marking a robust performance amid shifting dynamics in the Indian banking sector. The lender cited strong loan growth, improved asset quality, higher core income, and better overall profitability as key drivers of…
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Federal Bank Q3 Profit Up 9% on Strong Loan Growth and Asset Quality
Federal Bank posts 9% Q3 profit growth on robust loan momentum Federal Bank has announced a solid set of quarterly results for the quarter ended December, underscoring resilience in a competitive Indian banking landscape. The private sector lender reported a 9% year-on-year (YoY) increase in net profit, supported by strong loan growth, healthier asset quality,…
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Flight to Quality: Dividends Boost DBS and OCBC to All-Time Highs Amid Valuation Cautions
Singapore’s Banking rally: dividends as the light in a volatile market The Singapore banking scene has a fresh headline: dividends and a perception of quality are lifting DBS Group Holdings and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) to new peaks. Investors have embraced attractive payout yields as a defensive tilt in an uncertain market, pushing the two…
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Flight to Quality: Dividends Keep DBS and OCBC Rising, but Valuations Spark Caution
DBS and OCBC Reach All-Time Highs on Dividend Appeal Singapore’s banking giants DBS Group Holdings and Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) have surged to fresh record highs, buoyed by attractive dividend yields and a growing appetite for high-quality, stable earnings. As interest rates hold at elevated levels, investors have turned to banks with dependable capital returns,…
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Five Key Factors to Watch on the ASX 200 This Friday
Overview: Can the ASX 200 Bounce Back Friday? The ASX 200 slipped slightly last Wednesday, ending at 8,714.3 points after a cautious trading session. As traders eye Friday’s session, investors are keen to see whether the market can sustain a rebound and finish the week on a positive note. Here are five key factors to…