Singapore
OCBC-Wing Hang Bank takeover poses transitional execution risks: Moody's
OCBC-Wing Hang Bank takeover poses transitional execution risks: Moody's
Recapitalizaton plan might have some snags.
2 reasons why investors shouldn't worry too much about DBS' China exposure
63% of its revenue are from large corporates.
ASEAN, India banking systems poised to cope with tapering, higher interest rates
Thanks to strong capital buffers.
Indonesia's Bank Mandiri opens Singapore branch
Bosses aim for a “reasonable presence”.
Rising standards in the funds industry
There is a current trend in offshore fund and deal structuring towards more compliance and corporate governance. This is evident across two strong investment themes in which our clients are involved.
Banks vs E-services: Should traditional banking services fear digitization?
Find out what Citi, Maybank, DBS, and other major banks in Asia have to say.
OCBC makes offer to acquire Wing Hang Bank for S$6.234b
At offer price of HK$125 per share.
See what pushed Singapore bank system's LDR to another record high
Foreign banks are driving it up.
JPMAM’s new CEO says clients should “re-risk” their portfolios
Find out why this is urged.
Why Singapore banks are more defensive than Hong Kong banks
Thanks to greater pricing discipline.
Basel III compliant securities growing among Singapore banks: Moody's
Tagged as 'credit positive' for depositors, bondholders.
When satisfactory is no longer enough for your risk, compliance, and audit function
At a conference in November 2012, Thomas J. Curry, Head of US Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) said: “We are no longer willing to accept audit and risk management functions that are simply satisfactory. We are looking for excellence. Our expectation now is that large institutions will meet the standard of ‘strong’ for audit and risk management functions, and that the independent directors will take a strong hand in ensuring compliance.”
Singapore banks bare more teeth than foreign banks
This is on loan growth to China.
DBS to scoop $13m in net profit from latest acquisition
A small impact on earnings, says analyst.
DBS to acquire Societe Generales' Asian private banking business for S$279m
Part of wealth management-focused strategy.
Fears rise as China woes pose a threat to Singapore banks
Are they brewing a storm in a teacup?
UOB sets up FX unit for small business
The first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Commentary
Rethinking cybersecurity: How APAC banks can safeguard against AI-powered threats
Why Singapore’s fast payments need faster protections