Retail Banking

VietinBank to launch digital business matchmaking platform

It aims to provide companies with connections to expand into new markets.

VietinBank to launch digital business matchmaking platform

It aims to provide companies with connections to expand into new markets.

Thai banks to waive digital transaction fees amidst heated e-wallet competition

However, the move is estimated to slash profits by up to 5%.

Indonesian banks' loans rose 8.2% in February

Banks are similarly targeting higher loan growth of 12% in 2018.

Philippine banks on alert following Malaysian cyberattack

The central bank cautioned local banks especially during the long holiday.

Singapore banks' loan growth hits 3-year high

Higher credit card and car loans pushed bank lending up.

Myanmar now lets foreign banks provide export financing services

Still, they are prohibited from providing basic retail transactions amidst the reform.

Bank of China Singapore revamps Family Card with improved cash rebate

Cardholders can earn up to $1,440 in cash rebate annually.

Indonesia imposes new capital surcharge for top lenders

Banks must deal with surcharge of 1% to 3.5% of risk weighted assets.

China's big banks profits surge 4.9% to $30.5b in 2017

ICBC, CCB, and Agricultural Bank of China all posted improved profitability.

China banks expand household lending and wealth management business

Bank lending to households represent half of GDP and 82% of disposable income in 2017.

Korean banks net income rose 23.9% to $807m in 2017

Cash inflow from overseas business in China ballooned 389.3% to $110.9m.

DBS to hire future-ready tech talents via hackathon

The Hack2Hire programme will hire up to 100 qualified candidates.

OCBC's tech investments poised to boost growth prospects

Its in house AI unit is set to improve operating efficiency.

More than 70 delegates graced the Retail Banking Forum 2018 in Jakarta

The forum focused on digital transformation and emerging technologies.