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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.
Lower capital G-SIB requirements loom for Chinese megabanks amidst shadow banking crackdown
CCB’s extra CET1 requirements fell to 1% from 1.5%.
Will Philippine banks' rapid lending activities drain capital?
Funding will also tighten as banks ramp up credit extensions.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: US banks' profits hit $62b in Q3; FSB unveils global list of systemic lenders
And here's why Societe Generale is shelling out $1.4b.
Chart of the Week: Taiwanese banks' capitalisation hit 11.4% in H1
This is above the prescribed tier 1 capital ratio of 8.5%.
Philippine thrift banks reverse loss with Q3 $235.64m profit gain
Net interest income hit $890.79m.
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.
Chart of the Week: Chinese bank settlement fees fall as nonbanks steal share
However, the downtrend is likely to stabilise soon.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Greece cracks down on $47b bad debt burden; HSBC Africa fined $1.1m
And foreigners can now own up to 25% of Abu Dhabi Islamic bank.
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.
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