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Singapore banks' Q2 financial results say the worst could finally be over
DBS, OCBC and UOB met earnings expectations in Q2.
China extends deadline for banks to submit risk assessments
Eight sets of rules were launched by the CBRC since March.
Hong Kong banks' problem loan ratio to remain stable over the next 18 months
The banks' asset quality is expected to be resilient.
DBS net profit up 8% to $1.14b in Q2
The strong growth in loans boosted the group's income.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Banks may need $50b additional capital post-Brexit; European banks beat US rivals; Swedish banks launch robots
And the Financial Conduct Authority considers banning unarranged overdraft charges.
Chart of the Week: Thai banks' strong loan-loss coverage
The banks' loan-loss coverage ratio is the highest in ASEAN.
Why physical branches still matter amidst digitalisation
ICBC (Asia), OCBC NISP, Danamon, and other Asian banks reveal how they navigate the digital world whilst ensuring branches remain competitive.
Malaysian banks' gross impaired loans up 5% in June
The banks' asset quality remains stable.
Singapore banks' loan growth to average 7% in 2017
Thanks to improving domestic business sentiments.
Bangkok Bank's net profit up 12% to US$240m in Q2
But NPLs now comprise 3.7% of total loans.
Indian banks most at risk in Southeast Asia
Many banks in India are undercapitalised.
Asia Pacific banks' credit conditions seen to be stable
But high corporate leverage still presents latent risk.
UOB's fee income rises 9% in Q2
On the back of rising credit card, fund, and wealth management fees.
OCBC's non-performing loans ratio to rise to 1.5%
Troubles from the oil & gas segment are not yet over.
DBS names Hou Wey Fook as chief investment officer, consumer banking & wealth management
Wey Fook will be responsible for investment strategies including global strategic and tactical asset allocations for our clients. He will lead a team...
Outlook for China's banking system improves for the first time since 2015
Moody's has revised its outlook for to stable from negative.