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China banks in 2017: No rebound in sight, rising risks for smaller banks

China bank risk is on the rise. The unweaving focus by both markets and regulators – ranging from individual bank to financial system stability as a...

China banks in 2017: No rebound in sight, rising risks for smaller banks

China bank risk is on the rise. The unweaving focus by both markets and regulators – ranging from individual bank to financial system stability as a...

Bank Rakyat Indonesia reports 2.1% NPL for 2016

Analysts think the bank can maintain this low NPL in 2017.

Singapore banks' loan growth improved slightly but still "lethargic": analyst

System loans increased in December for the first time in 2016.

Hong Kong banks still well capitalised despite poor profit outlook

Total capital ratio came in at 19.4% in September 2016.

3 implications on banks' financials when MFRS 9 takes effect in 2018

One is that there will be a one-off provision charge to retained earnings.

Australian banks' dividend payout 'increasingly unsustainable'

Analysts recommend cutting dividends to preserve cash.

Are Thai banks resilient enough to withstand negative sector trends?

Capital and loan-loss buffers are adequate, says Fitch.

Philippine banks' loan-to-deposit ratio among the lowest in Asia

This reduces refinancing risk in the banking system.

Korean banks to suffer from domestic political instability

Political instability may delay legislation that introduces a bail-in feature.

Gross NPA ratio of Indian banks rose to a 14-year high of 9.1% in September 2016

Poor banking sector profitability looms over the next months.