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BOCHK predicted to be a "niche player" in the ASEAN region
It's used by BOC for regional expansion.
BOCHK predicted to be a "niche player" in the ASEAN region
It's used by BOC for regional expansion.
Indonesia's Islamic finance roadmap to spur growth of domestic sukuk market
Even smaller Islamic banks will benefit.
Malaysian banks predicted to stay stable in the next 12-18 months: Moody's
Thanks to strong capital.
BOCHK unveils potential sale of Nanyang Commercial Bank
Long-term development strategy was cited.
Corporate, sovereign refinancings to drive Malaysia sukuk volumes
The volumes will be stable, too.
Leading Chinese banks' debt issues feared to keep growing
NPL ratios have been on the rise recently.
Sluggish new loans and deposits in China banks lower than consensus
It's a function of seasonality, however.
China’s latest interest rate cut will make bank profitability decline
Loan rates also expected to fall more.
Hang Seng Bank's 4.99% stake sale predicted to result to HK$7.6b gain
Stake shall be sold to institutional investors.
Chinese banks indirectly at risk due to margin lending
Stock market volatility exposure was cited.
Deregulation, reform progress likely boosted Chinese banks' performance
Can outperformance continue, though?
Why GCC economies could see more of the yuan
In relation to growing cross-border trade.
Japan megabanks remain cheap on the market despite recent rally
There's doubt on their growth potential.
Indian public banks' asset quality deemed much weaker than expected
Improvement has been marginal.
Increasing housing market imbalances threaten Australian banks
Capital and underwriting discipline can maintain health.
Standard Chartered completes Hong Kong and Shenzhen consumer finance businesses sale
The sale was to an international consortium.
PBOC announces third rate cuts since July 2012
It explained the rationale in a statement.