Retail Banking
CIMB adds retirement planning to insurance solutions
This is through a partnership with Sun Life Malaysia.
Thai banks struggle to boost loan growth despite GDP hike
No thanks to loans growing by 0.5x nominal GDP in 2017.
Asian Banking and Finance 2018 Retail Banking Forum launches in Manila
The Manila leg will take place on February 28 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.
Standard Chartered appoints Andrew Au as regional head for Greater China and North Asia
He was previously Citi's CEO for China.
Singapore banks anticipate higher profits in 2018
Rising interest rates and loan growth are key factors.
Financial inclusion could boost APAC banks revenues by US$88b
China has the greatest potential revenues estimated at US$63.4b.
Hang Seng Bank's mobile branch goes to remote areas
It provides general banking services to public housing residents.
DBS expands mobile banking and payment apps services
Customers can now scan to pay 7-Eleven stores via QR codes.
What provisions will trend post-MFRS 9 implementation?
Malaysian banks adopted the new standard on January 1, 2018.
Indian Banks' Association slams rumours of junking free services
This is after banks were rumoured to end free services from January 20.
Standard Chartered's premium banking to launch in 10 countries
They will roll out the service in Asia, Africa, and Middle East in 2018.
36 Thai banks to huddle about stopping financial crime
AMLO will gather the banks after a big ID theft made headlines.
Siam Commercial Bank to insure wealth segment customers
This is through a partnership with Prudential Thailand.
Singapore banks target lower credit cost in 2018
Every 5bp decrease in credit cost can lift sector earnings by 3%.
3 trends in Indonesia's shift to digital banking
Big banks are now adapting to the current digital trends.
70% of Chinese banks expect bad loans to dip 2%
Most bankers are confident in results in the next three years.