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Singapore bank loans grew 3.3% in February

However, consumer loans grew at the slowest pace since at least 2005.

Singapore bank loans grew 3.3% in February

However, consumer loans grew at the slowest pace since at least 2005.

Singapore investment banking fees down 24.8% to $172.8m in Q1

Advisory fees from M&As plunged 63.6% even as deal numbers rose.

Malaysia targets web-only bank license rules by end-2019

The central bank had preliminary talks with internet-only bank operators overseas.

Malaysian banks' pre-tax profit hits $9.04b in 2018

Sector earnings grew at a slower pace due to higher MFRS9 provisions.

Hong Kong grants first batch of virtual banking licences

The licenses were awarded to Livi VB, SC Digital Solutions and ZhongAn Virtual Finance.

Philippine banks eye launch of digital ID registry in 2019

The registry will use blockchain technology for transactions and client identity.

Chart of the Week: Loan re-pricing boosts Singapore banks' interest income

The net interest income of DBS and UOB may rise 9.3% and 7.4%.

Chinese megabanks extend profit decline as credit boom fades

Shanghai- and Shenzhen-listed banks are likely to see 6.7% increase in profit.

Indonesian banks' bad loan ratio down to 2.4% in 2018

The decline comes in spite of recent domestic rate hikes.

Vietnam drafts rules urging lenders to settle bad loans before dividend payouts

The rules will apply to credit institutions and not to state-owned commercial banks.

67% of APAC ultra-wealthy investors still seek human advisors

A study suggested that over-digitalisation could alienate investors.

Bank-backed asset securities in China hit $131.12b in 2018

Almost 30 banks have unveiled plans to set up WM units following clearer policies.

Japan boosts money laundering defences

MUFG Bank and Mizuho Bank will halt international cash remittances from June.

Hong Kong consumers more willing to share data than UK and Germany: survey

Consumers are willing to share income, location, lifestyle habit data in exchange for tailored offers.

Delayed accounting rules bring reprieve to debt-ridden Indian banks

State banks would have to raise $16b in provisions in Q1 if the rules kicked into effect.