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Vietnamese banks' capital shortfalls triggers bond issuance frenzy

BIDV has approved the issuance of 400,000 bonds to raise $170.5m.

Singapore banks hold firm even as trade war comes knocking

Earnings are poised to grow by 20% in FY18 and 9% in 2019.

Korean banks shun traditional business as population ages

The share of non-bank assets hit 20.3% from 14.5% in 2013.

Will Philippine banks' rapid lending activities drain capital?

Funding will also tighten as banks ramp up credit extensions.

Chart of the Week: Taiwanese banks' capitalisation hit 11.4% in H1

This is above the prescribed tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%.

Singapore unveils framework to enhance payment services regulation

It will regulate systemically important payment systems and focus on retail payment services.

Taiwanese banks move to plug money laundering shortfalls

There were insufficient safeguards in their offshore banking units.

South Korean banks take a breather from rapid expansion plans

Lenders will focus on domestic exposure to SMEs and households.

India's mid-sized banks hop on personal lending bandwagon

Personal loan balances are expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% for 2018-2022.

Thai banks' Q3 loan growth up 6.4% as consumers snap up credit

Consumer loans outpaced industry average at 8.4%.

Asian Banking & Finance bags Business/Professional Media of the Year Award - Gold at the Asia Pacific Publishing Awards

Its sister publication Singapore Business Review also nabbed the gold award for the business/professional media of the year in the Media Publishers Association (MPAS) Awards.