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Philippine banks to sustain credit growth of 10-12% in 2013

The system’s ratio of credit to GDP is low at about 30%.

Philippine banks to sustain credit growth of 10-12% in 2013

The system’s ratio of credit to GDP is low at about 30%.

Fitch upgrades viability ratings of Japanese megabanks

Upgrade reflects sustained improvements in the banks' risk absorption capability.

Hirano is next President of MUFG

Appointment takes effect April 1. Noboyuki Hirano, 61, will take over leadership of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Japan’s largest financial group...

Look at how Asian banks and businesses will suffer from Basel III

Financial institutions received much of the blame for the global financial crisis in 2008. A wave of regulatory reforms in the financial and banking...

OCBC's earnings momentum to come off in 2013

Net interest income growth of around 2.5% is expected.

Singapore banks' earnings growth to be a measly 1-2% in 2013

Check out how DBS, OCBC, and UOB fared in 4Q12.

Chinese banks demand tougher regulation of non-financial institutions

Ask government to draft rules to head off higher risk.

Vietnam to allow foreign investors to expand ownership in local banks

Move is meant to entice foreign investors into its troubled banking sector.

Hong Kong banks' system deposits up 2.9% in January

Thanks to the 3.6% growth in HK$ deposits.

Philippines urges banks to boost OFW bank savings

Attractive financial instruments needed to achieve this.