Retail Banking

Deutsche Bank Wealth management names new head of wealth discretionary

Siok Kuan Tham succeeded Tuan Huynh last 8 January. Deutsche Bank Wealth Management has appointed Siok Kuan Tham as head of wealth discretionary for...

Deutsche Bank Wealth management names new head of wealth discretionary

Siok Kuan Tham succeeded Tuan Huynh last 8 January. Deutsche Bank Wealth Management has appointed Siok Kuan Tham as head of wealth discretionary for...

Physical bank branches still matter, consumer study reveals

But more than half won’t bank with an institution that doesn’t offer a digital experience.

Thai banks' net profits expected to grow 27% in Q4 2019

But earnings are down 6% over the same period due to higher operating expenses.

How KBZ Bank strides towards financial inclusion in Myanmar

They launched mobile wallet KBZPay, banking on the country's high smartphone penetration to improve financial connectivity.

Surge in Philippine property prices threaten banking system

A boom in the POGO sector led to a 10% YoY rise in residential real estate prices in Q3 2019.

How banks can win in a rapidly shifting global payments arena

Incumbents are building up capabilities and forging partnerships with former foes to stay competitive.

TONIK Digital Bank to launch in the Philippines in 2020

It will offer a full range of retail banking services, primarily retail deposits and consumer loans.

What you must know about sustainable banking activities in Bangladesh

Sustainable banking is getting momentum in developing countries and Bangladesh has been one step ahead now by initiating particular sustainable...

APAC finance firms adapt defensive stance for 2020

Geopolitical and macroeconomic risks threaten the sector’s overall credit profiles.

Economic downturns threaten HSBC profits, restructuring: analysis

Low confidence levels could reduce demand for credit and lending and revenue growth.

Singapore monetary board receives 21 digital bank licence applications

Fourteen applied for digital wholesale banks whilst seven went for digital full banks.

CIMB allots $730m for corporate sustainable loans

Borrowers will receive interest rate rebates upon reaching pre-agreed targets.

Razer Fintech-led consortium bids for digital full bank licence

It will take up a 60% majority stake in the proposed Razer Youth Bank.