Retail Banking

DBS unveils capital loan program to jump start small businesses

It will bridge the credit gap faced by businesses.

NPL increase in most banking systems not too much of a concern: Fitch

NPLs compare favourably relative with other regions.

ASEAN banks' profitability feared to trend lower in 2016

High CASA deposits could serve as an important buffer.

Hard landing in China remains a key threat for Asian banks in 2016

Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan are most exposed.

Heightened competition from foreign players a 'very gradual affair' for Malaysian banks

ATM liberties accorded to TPPA member countries are subject to reciprocity.

Bank of East Asia unveils its new e-cheque service

Customers can settle and receive payments in 3 currencies.

Kakao Bank and K-Bank gets a go ahead to offer online-only services by mid-2016

They are the first ones to be licensed in Korea in 23 years.

Chinese banks' NPL ratio rose to 1.59% as at end-September 2015

The gap between delinquencies and NPLs is widening.

Depreciating Chinese yuan takes its toll on Taiwanese banks

But the associated financial impact is containable.