Retail Banking
Singapore banks' aggregate operating income to slow to 5% in 2016
But core net profit can grow 7%.
Singapore banks' aggregate operating income to slow to 5% in 2016
But core net profit can grow 7%.
3 graphs that show the alarming deterioration of Malaysian banks' profitability
Decreasing RoA, rising NPLs, and pressured NIMs haunt banks.
Vietnamese banks' capitalisation to remain depressed by high loan-loss provisions
But stable NIM and fees will support pre-provision income.
Australian banks' funding gaps narrow in 2H15 but at a slower pace
Deposit quality has also improved.
HSBC names Montgomery Ho as Guangdong chief executive
He has more than 30 years of banking experience.
Maybank's net profit up 18% to RM1.9b in 3Q15
Thanks to a one-off gain last September 2015.
CIMB's 3Q15 operating income grows a measly 0.2% to RM3.84b
Non-interest income declined 13%.
DBS appoints Pearlyn Phau as deputy group head of consumer banking & wealth management
The appointment is effective 1 January 2016.
Will Philippine banks’ loan growth slowly grind to a halt?
It has gradually moderated since 2014.
Transfer of 55% stake of Krung Thai Bank won’t shake share price, say analysts
The deal isn’t about buy/sell, they said.
CIMB bolsters telecommunication links as it collaborates with Philippine telco
Roles of telcos and banks are converging.
DBS surprise leads quarter of stellar performances for Singapore’s banking triumvirate
Net profits exceeded analyst estimates.
Japanese mega banks' earnings dampened by regional exposure
Profit dropped in the past months.
Tokyo gears up as epicenter of regional bank consolidation in Japan
Finally, some order in the fragmented sector has come.
ICICI Bank sells 6% stake in life insurance arm for INR19.5b
ICICI Pru’s valuation is now INR325b.
Asset quality in Indonesia and Malaysia most likely to deteriorate
But other ASEAN banks are in a better position.
Debt threat: Top 4 Thai banks' 3Q15 combined net income slumps 25% due to bad debts
Krung Thai Bank and Siam Commercial Bank were the biggest losers.