Retail Banking
CIMB hit by lower trading income in Q1 as growth remains muted
Risk aversion brought about by the general elections may impact its investment banking business.
CIMB hit by lower trading income in Q1 as growth remains muted
Risk aversion brought about by the general elections may impact its investment banking business.
Malaysian bank earnings growth may slow 9.7% in 2018 amidst new leadership
The results of Malaysia's 14th general elections may dampen sector growth.
Bad loans at South Korean banks dip to 1.18% in Q1
Improved profits also boosted capital adequacy.
CBA agrees to shell out record $529.3m penalty
The payment will settle money laundering charges brought by the financial intelligence agency.
Japanese mega banks expand to Saudi Arabia
MUFG is establishing a Riyadh subsidiary by October.
Chinese banks have yet to feel the brunt of deleveraging campaign
Lenders have been turning to negotiable certificates of deposit to offset interbank borrowing.
Thai banks set to feel pain from waived digital fees in Q2
There is an estimated 1% impact to FY18 earnings.
Indian state banks flounder amidst lack of leadership
The power vacuum adds to a growing list of woes plaguing the sector.
Weak payment culture raises credit risk of Philippine banks
The country’s financial resilience is also frail due to low-income levels.
India's Capital First receives go signal for IDFC Bank merger
This follows approval from the competition commission.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Wells Fargo sells 52 branches in Midwest exit; Societe Generale to pay $1.3b fine to end Libyan and US probe
And here’s why the British government sold 7.7% stake in Royal Bank of Scotland. From Reuters: Wells Fargo & Co is pulling back from retail banking...
Chart of the Week: Check out how loans are picking up pace in Malaysia
Industry loan growth clocked in at 4.8% YoY in April.
Losses mount for Japanese banks as foreign bonds weaken
Lenders are running out of options to combat the ultra-low interest rate environment.
OCBC debuts all-digital account application
There will be no need to provide documents as it can easily link to national data repository MyInfo.
Blockbuster IPOs buoy Hong Kong loans 17.1% in April
The city is hosting the back-to-back flotations of Xiaomi and China Tower.
Philippine bank lending surges 20% to $141.95b in April
Loans to wholesale and retail trade rose 22.7% to $19.43b.
2018 Retail Banking Forum concludes 4-city road show in Bangkok
More than 90 delegates from Thailand's major banks graced the event.