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.

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.

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.

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.