{
  "id": 14098978,
  "title": "Nam A Bank named in top 10 largest listed banks in Southeast Asia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/nam-a-bank-named-in-top-10-largest-listed-banks-in-southeast-asia",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:46:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Vietnam Investment Review",
    "slug": "vietnam-investment-review",
    "url": "https://vir.com.vn/nam-a-bank-named-in-top-10-largest-listed-banks-in-southeast-asia-162693.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nam A Bank has been named one of the top 10 largest listed banks in Southeast Asia, according to a ranking released on October 11. The bank's inclusion in the list is a testament to its strong performance and resilience in the face of market volatility. The ranking measures factors such as governance capabilities, operational efficiency, and profitability over the 12 months ending December 31, 2025.\n\nThe bank's total assets stood at $15.91 billion, with a return on assets of 19.66%. Its net interest margin was 7.50%, while non-interest income accounted for 1.12% of its average assets. The bank's cost-to-income ratio was 1.30%, indicating efficient management of its operating expenses relative to its revenue. With a problem loan ratio of 1.09%, Nam A Bank demonstrated its prudent lending practices and strong credit quality.\n\nThe bank's liquid assets, which cover potential short-term obligations, were 14.61% of its total assets, showcasing its ability to meet short-term financial demands. The capital adequacy ratio stood at 25.37%, indicating a solid foundation of capital to support its operations and absorb potential losses.",
  "summary": "Nam A Bank has been recognised for the first time in the list of the 50 largest publicly listed banks in Southeast Asia based on financial performance ranking 10th across the region The ranking by S P Global Market Intelligence is based on fiscal year 2025",
  "key_points": [
    "Nam A Bank ranked 10th among largest listed banks in Southeast Asia",
    "Bank's total assets amounted to $15.91 billion",
    "Problem loan ratio was 1.09%, indicating prudent lending practices"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Securing a top regional ranking validates the bank's ability to maintain high profitability and efficient expense management despite the inherent volatility found within Southeast Asian financial markets.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}