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Are Hong Kong lenders under threat as virtual banks zero in on their market?

Are Hong Kong lenders under threat as virtual banks zero in on their market?

The HKMA has received 29 applications in the first round of screening ending August 31.

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The full-fledged recovery of India's banks hinges on privatisation and mergers

Overseeing 21 public sector banks has proven too difficult a task for the government.

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Could Australia's sharp housing downturn be a blessing in disguise for embattled banks?

Much has been said about slower credit growth but banks could also look forward to improving asset quality.

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The worst is almost over for worn out Indian banks

An earnings turnaround is in sight by 2020 as banks start shedding off bad loans.

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Can Thai banks keep their bad loan woes at bay?

Lending to SME operators will keep NPL formation levels elevated.

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Vietnamese banks grapple with $9b capital crunch as lending outpaces capital generation

Tier 1 Capital ratio could fall from 9.4% to 8% by 2019.

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China dominates world's largest banks even as Europe flexes financial muscle

Chinese lenders held the top four places in overall ranking based on Tier 1 capital.

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Chinese banks brace as more reserve cuts loom to boost credit-short SMEs

Easing monetary policy will ease credit crunch firms face as part of the shadow banking crackdown.

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Tech giants pose threat to Asian private banks as they lure the region's ultra rich

The likely target will be individuals shunned by private banking and pushed into premium retail banking models.

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Asia beats Europe and America in private banking gains in 2017

Assets under management grew 15.2% which is almost double Europe’s 7.5%.

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Heightened Mainland lending pose risks to Hong Kong banks after rising 21% in 2017

The bulk of PRC lending is geared towards lower credit quality firms like SMEs.

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Chinese banks thrive on mobile payments as millennials drive cashless push

Lenders handled a whopping $11.1t in mobile payments in the first quarter alone.

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Can Indonesian banks survive the severe local currency depreciation?

The Indonesian rupiah has plunged to a three-year low which might level strain on the banking system.

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Is the worst over for Thai banks?

The sector is poised for profitability as it nears the end of the bad loan cycle.

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How can blockchain unblock Thai banks' trade finance slump?

Banks are pooling resources to break growth ceilings with the planned development of a blockchain-powered trade finance platform.

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Emerging Asia is leading the global corporate banking charge

CAGR from 2009 to 2016 clocked in at 12%.

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Australian banks speed up Asian retreat as competition and oversight mounts

Amidst tighter regulatory pressures, analysts weigh in on whether Asia is still a market worth conquering.

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