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Vietnamese banks plagued by problem assets

The 2.6% NPL ratio reported in December was a grave understatement.

Vietnamese banks plagued by problem assets

The 2.6% NPL ratio reported in December was a grave understatement.

Is the worst finally over for Indonesian banks' NPL troubles?

NPL ratios will stabilise over the coming quarters.

Banks expect a 50bps decrease in core capital ratios when IFRS 9 takes effect in 2018

Banks plan to adjust loan pricing to reflect the upfront reduction in capital.

GCC Islamic banks beat conventional peers for the second consecutive year

After trailing for five years, GCC banks are now more profitable than their counterparts.

Japanese banks bolster operations in Amsterdam

The city's cheaper rents, moderate taxes attract MUFG and Mizuho.

What you need to know about Korea's thriving credit card sector

Delinquency rates have stayed persistently below 2% since 2009.

Chinese banks urged to enhance risk-based pricing competencies

This is so they can benefit from interest rate liberalisation.

India lifts limits on cash withdrawals from banks and ATMs

That is after 4 months of imposing the restrictions.

Malaysian banks' deposits up 4.2% in December

Guess which bank had the heftiest increase of 16%.

Myanmar explores options to restructure the banking sector

Myanmar's four state banks will soon be overhauled.

Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Global banks fined $321b since 2008 for regulatory failings ; I-banks could earn $332m from big deals in Europe

Credit Suisse will lend more to the wealthy, and Wells Fargo robo-adviser will target young investors.