Retail Banking

Why are Indonesian banks thinking twice about speeding up digitalisation?

Banks should strategise solutions and create lasting value propositions amidst the threat of cyber attacks.

Why are Indonesian banks thinking twice about speeding up digitalisation?

Banks should strategise solutions and create lasting value propositions amidst the threat of cyber attacks.

UOB taps on Belt and Road opportunities in Shanghai Pudong Development Bank tie-up

The two banks will collaborate on investment advisory and other finance solutions.

OCBC blames software failure for 3-hour service outage

ATMs and banking channels were down during the outage on 1 September.

Trade tensions will not spare even the most mature APAC banks

High foreign currency exposure is a rising threat.

Chinese banking fines up nearly sixfold in 2017

CBRC head Guo Shuqing has not been letting up in the crackdown.

India compels banks with over 10 branches to appoint internal ombudsman

It aims to strengthen banks’ internal grievance system.

Car loans rev up Malaysian bank lending to 5.3% in July

Consumers took advantage of the GST-free period to buy cars.

What are the key risks to buoyant Hong Kong banks?

Intricate Mainland ties are both boon and bane.

Hong Kong bank lending slows to 9.5% in July amidst threats of higher borrowing costs

This represents the slowest pace of growth in over one and a half years.

Singapore banks' loan growth up 10% in July

Lending was boosted by strong demand from manufacturing, transport, and business services.

Hong Leong Bank profit surged 33.3% to $156.25m in Q4

Lower provisions and strong cost management boosted earnings.

RHB Bank profit up 16% to $281.83m in H1

Half-year earnings were boosted by net fund based and non-fund based income.

ICBC half-year profit up 4.9% to $23.47b

This represents the fastest earnings growth in four years.

Maybank profit up 18.1% to $474.97m in Q2

Lower impairments and expenses boosted quarterly earnings.