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Thursday, November 5, 2026

DBS says "no truth" to a social media rumour that BCA would absorb its Indonesian unit, after BCA shares jumped 7 percent
A social media rumour that Bank Central Asia would absorb PT Bank DBS Indonesia sent BCA shares up 7 percent before DBS said there was "no truth" to it. It is the second takeover rumour around BCA, and a lesson in rumour driven markets.
Strategic Communication7 min read

Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Shiga Bank and Senshu Ikeda plan to merge into Kansai's biggest regional bank: why Japan's small lenders are consolidating now
Shiga Bank and Senshu Ikeda Holdings are considering a management integration under a new holding company that would create the largest regional banking group in Kansai, with combined assets above 14 trillion yen.
APAC Briefing7 min read

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

The Naver and Upbit mega merger is delayed again, and Korea's crypto ambitions are waiting on a regulator
The share swap combining Naver Financial with Upbit operator Dunamu has been pushed to 31 March 2027, the third delay, as the Fair Trade Commission's review drags on. Lawmakers are urging regulators to hurry.
Positioning7 min read