Retail Banking
China $7b shadow banking industry threatens economic stability: FSB
Shadow lenders in the country account for about 15% of global high-risk non-bank loans.
China $7b shadow banking industry threatens economic stability: FSB
Shadow lenders in the country account for about 15% of global high-risk non-bank loans.
India to merge 35 overseas branches of state banks after $2b fraud case
Nearly 70 more banks are under review.
Vietnam banks' average asset return rose to 0.9% in 2017
The healthy figures are partially due to strong core income segment.
Citibank Singapore launches consumer banking training for employees
It is the first bank in Singapore to train its staff by IBF standards.
Maybank Singapore's profit rose 11.5% to $1.92b in 2017
Its community financial services and Islamic banking arm performed strongly.
RHB Bank Berhad profit up 16% to $496.88m in 2017
Higher net funding income and lower impairment losses on loans boosted yearly earnings.
Retail Banking Forum 2018 kicks off in Manila with around 90 attendees
Key executives from the country's major banks graced the event.
Singapore loans grew 8% in 2017 but still lagged behind Hong Kong
A robust economy and optimism in the property market are slowly narrowing the gap.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: EU Banking scandal intensifies; BoA to open 500 new branches
And Greek banks urged to put more effort to cut NPLs.
China banks' regulator revises rules for foreign banks and investment
The move aims to further open the country’s banking sector.
KBank taps Avaloq to grow its private banking arm
The project will be Avaloq’s first foray into Thailand.
Mastercard's Sambit Pattanayak to tackle data for profitable innovation at the 2018 Retail Banking Forum
He will join the forum as a thought leader.
BEA HK's profits ballooned 151.1% YoY to $1.19b
The disposal of Tricor Holdings accounted for a third of the profits.
Standard Chartered's Singapore-based operations to merge with local unit
This will triple its assets and add its large banking businesses.
LANDBANK's Alex Buenaventura to join the 2018 Retail Banking Forum in Manila as a panelist
He will share his insights on emerging technologies and the pressure on banks.
Hang Seng Bank's profits rose 23% YoY to $2.56b
Net interest income also increased thanks to a steady loan pipeline.
Kasikornbank revenue up 8% to $787.26m in 2017
Thanks to robust demand for corporate loans.