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Korea rejects two web-only bank applicants
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It cited lack of innovation and concerns over governance and financing.
Singapore banks brace for higher risk weighted assets
Retail Banking
10 hours ago
RWAs could increase by 25% by 2022 and 80% by 2027.
Crowdfunding flourishes in Malaysia as banks reject loan applications
Financial Technology
3 days ago
Equity crowdfunding and P2P platforms have raised $84m for small businesses so far.
Singapore banks' fixed deposit rates to maintain sustained easing
Retail Banking
3 days ago
FD rates have already started tapering off in April.
India makes headway with public bank mergers
Retail Banking
3 days ago
India is reportedly aiming to merge Punjab National Bank with up to three other banks.
Singapore sets up banking conduct committee
Retail Banking
4 days ago
It will serve as a platform for banks to self-asses and update industry codes of conduct.
Chart of the Week: Global ATM numbers drop for first time as China, India and Japan shun cash
Retail Banking
5 days ago
The growing popularity of mobile payments is partially to blame.
Japanese megabanks' annual profits fall as ultra-low rates take toll
Retail Banking
1 week ago
Mizuho's profits plunged 83% to $877m.
Which Singapore bank pays its staff the most?
Retail Banking
1 week ago
This lender enjoys higher income from its institutional banking and treasury markets units.
Singapore banks stand strong against bad loan wave in Q1
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The formation of new bad loans in Q1 was the lowest in five years.

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Chinese regulators to take over regional lender Baoshang Bank
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The regulators identified serious credit risks.
MUFG to close 80 more branches
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The move aims to cut costs and boost efficiency gains.
Deutsche Bank launches instant payments for Malaysia corporates
3 days ago
The lender can process payments through DuItNow.
HSBC to add over 1,000 China tech jobs
3 days ago
It will boost headcount at Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xi'an by 14% from the current 7,000.
Bank of Communications unveils branch in Prague
3 days ago
The latest opening marks its 23rd overseas unit.
ING unveils digital bank in the Philippines
3 days ago
It offers 2.5% interest rate on savings.
Citi Ventures to offer experiential learning in fintech to Singapore students
3 days ago
The 15-week programme at SMU will launch in January 2020.
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group to cease coal financing
6 days ago
The banking group added forestry, palm oil and coal mining to its restricted transactions list.
Credit Suisse sets up family office unit in China
1 week ago
The Swiss lender named Tan Mae Shen as senior specialist for family office services in APAC.
UOB to reduce reliance on Singapore
1 week ago
Nearly half or 40% of total group operating profit already comes outside Singapore.

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How ING Singapore is leading 600-strong staff against disruption
Its wholesale banking unit is ditching the pyramid structure in favour of self-steering teams.
by Staff Reporter
10 May 2019
Philippine banks boost tech in push for financial inclusion
Lenders are offering digital loans for farmers, a 10-minute paperless account opening process, and money transfers through mobile numbers.
by Luz Wendy Noble
9 May 2019
Krungsri embraces emerging technologies to create more value for corporate clients
The bank is the first major player in Thailand to apply blockchain to enhance supply chain transactions.
by Staff Reporter
9 May 2019
Citi banks on unrivalled expertise to service Asia's mobile and international millionaires
Affluent clients in the region can unlock sophisticated and customised investment opportunities in the U.S.
by Staff Reporter
9 May 2019
Malaysia rides on Asia's virtual banking drive
Potential web-only players could target both the unbanked and the affluent segment.
by Luz Wendy Noble
9 May 2019

People

Bank of East Asia chief executive David Li to retire
HSBC names Kanakanjan Ray as Southeast Asia head of financial institutions group
Deutsche Bank names Burkhard Ziegenhorn as global transaction banking head of Southeast Asia
Citibank appoints Brendan Carney as Singapore CEO
ICBC Standard Bank names Florent Darlet as Asia commodities structuring head
Deutsche Bank appoints Kaushik Shaparia as chief country officer for India

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Jul 18
ABF Wholesale Banking Awards 2019
Singapore
Jul 18
ABF Retail Banking Awards 2019
Singapore
Jul 18
ABF Corporate and Investment Banking Awards 2019
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
Aug 28
ABF Digital Payments Summit 2019
Hotel ICON, Level 1, Silverbox Ballroom 1-3, 17 Science Museum Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Oct 22
ABF Digital & Open Banking Conference 2019, Singapore
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Nov 19
ATMIA Asia ATM Innovation & Security Congress 2019
Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia