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NPL securitisations allows banks to sell NPLs to a vehicle.

And India’s Yes Bank is selling up to a 10% stake for $1.1b.

This highlights the need to tighten regulatory oversight of escrow accounts, Fitch said.

The head of these banks' parent company is on the run and wanted for financial crime.

Dah Sing’s board has also appointed Junji Mori and Yuichi Tashita of Norinchukin as managers.

Carol Wu has been with DBS for 14 years.

Smaller banks face being left in weaker financial positions, Natixis warns.

HSBC’s potential Asia split may signal that decoupling between the West and China is growing.

Bad loans are growing whilst new regulations' effects are yet to reflect.

The bank has also hired a senior wealth planner, to be based in Singapore.

Greater China Division President Dennis Chang will serve as its head.

9 in 13 sectors reported an increase in payment delays.

More than 700 employees are now based in the GBA Centre.

But they also face a difficult 2022 due to a triple whammy of challenges.

Banks are expected to perform well in Q1, but market risks are on the rise.

Government stimulus is expected to support loan growth throughout the year.