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Indian banks seizing bonds in hopes of government support
Indian banks seizing bonds in hopes of government support
A support for the bond market is vital for India's record borrowing plan.
Indonesia mulls returning banking regulation to central bank
The president is reportedly unhappy about the Financial Services Authority's performance.
Japan's regional banks gain lifeline with regulator's strategy switch
The Financial Services Agency has let go of its bank inspection manual.
Japan's second-biggest bank pushes through with overseas expansion
The move contrasts the downsizing planned by other global firms HSBC and Deutsche.
Singapore sets out expectations for FIs' environmental risk management
FIs are expected to include environmental considerations in their business plans.
Philippine central bank slashes policy rate again by 50bp
It has already reduced the rate by a total of 125bp.
China's shadow banking assets grew for the first time in 2.5 years
It makes up 60.3% of nominal GDP as of Q1.
High delinquencies on the horizon for South Korea's financial market: report
Although the market is now stable, more problems are expected, local regulator says.
South Korean financial institutions spent US$935m in social contributions in 2019
Microcredit lending comprised the lion’s share of US$461m.
J.P. Morgan to operate China's first fully foreign-owned futures business
This is part of China’s bid to open its financial market to foreign players.
Philippine banks have solid defences against COVID-led risks: analysis
The resilience of large corporates is key to quelling credit losses.
Singapore to elevate hub status with new digital banking regulation
A more flexible Payment Services Act makes it easier for fintechs to apply full operations in Singapore.
APAC emerging market banks' fate rests on sovereign support: Fitch Ratings
They are likely to deteriorate deeper should governments fail to mitigate fiscal risks.
Chinese banks to give up $211b in profits, face asset yield decline
They are likely to surrender up to $197b in income.
Weekly Global News Wrap: Swiss National Bank likely to keep low policy rate; Goldman Sachs pledges further $250m aid
And Commerzbank rebuffs Cerberus demand for seats in supervisory board.
Chinese banks face headwinds in Q1, but asset growth rebounds
Asset quality tightened but is yet to reflect the effects of the pandemic.
Small banks in Malaysia, Singapore under threat as neobanks emerge
Small banks could lose market share as digital newcomers target underserved segments.
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