Retail Banking

What’s keeping DBS’ loan growth up?

It was hoisted by an unexpected factor.

Hong Leong Bank's mutual separation scheme could cost around US$21m

Its Malaysian operations currently employ close to 9,500 staff.

Citi to launch the Citi Wharton Global Wealth Institute in Beijing

Citi partners with The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Asian banks face double trouble

Slowing regional economic growth and tight credit markets are major headwinds.

Don't get your hopes up unless Singapore banks' NIMs expand by 30bps or more

An increase of 10bps has no significant effect on net profit.

Analysts 'bewildered' about weak correlation of DBS' NIMs to credit spreads

Weak NIMs despite a large pool of cheap deposits is also a concern.

2 things local regulators must do to improve financial inclusion in Indonesia

Allowing partnerships with multiple service providers is one.

Taiwanese banks to ramp up overseas expansion as regulation eases

Overseas investment limits were eased early this year from 40% of paid-in capital to 40% of net worth.

More than 50% of the population across emerging Asia still unbanked

But financial inclusion in emerging Asia has visibly progressed since 2011.

Regulatory traps stall Singapore banks’ expansion

Greater regional exposure also comes with increased regulatory complexities.