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Banks urged to brace for geopolitical and regulatory tensions in 2018

Banks also need to prepare for increased competition from non-traditional players.

Banks urged to brace for geopolitical and regulatory tensions in 2018

Banks also need to prepare for increased competition from non-traditional players.

Outlook for Chinese banks 'stable' through 2018: Moody's

Thanks to strengthening government regulations and stable economic growth.

Singapore banks can save over 10% from fintech

Moreover, about 41% of banked balance has now abandoned traditional channels.

Thai banks' loan growth could reach 6.7% in 2018

But banks are still reluctant to lend due to credit risk concerns.

Hong Kong banks to benefit from subsiding asset pressure in 2018

The banks have emerged from a shallow episode of asset deterioration in 2016.

Chinese banks must watch out for this hidden hazard

A mortgage fraud frenzy could spell disaster for banks, says Reuters.

Robots won't take over Hong Kong banks in 2018: KPMG

Banks still need to better understand robotics application.

How will Australia's royal commission into the financial sector impact the banks?

Reputational issues and weakening investor confidence are amongst the expected effects.

Asian banks' funding costs increase by as much as 20bps

The end of the 'ultra-easy money era' might be coming.

Malaysian banks' loan growth slows to 4.6% in October

But household loan growth sustained its upward momentum.

Malaysian banks' gross impaired loans ratio stable at 1.67%

GIL ratios were stable across most asset classes.