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Thai banks' loan growth could reach 6.7% in 2018
Thai banks' loan growth could reach 6.7% in 2018
But banks are still reluctant to lend due to credit risk concerns.
Hong Kong banks to benefit from subsiding asset pressure in 2018
The banks have emerged from a shallow episode of asset deterioration in 2016.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Canadian bankers' bonuses up 11% to $11.3b; Big US banks to benefit from new tax bill
And regulatory woes dampen investor appetite for European banks.
Chart of the Week: Malaysian banks' business deposits vs individual deposits growth
More than a third of total deposits are business deposits.
Chinese banks must watch out for this hidden hazard
A mortgage fraud frenzy could spell disaster for banks, says Reuters.
Robots won't take over Hong Kong banks in 2018: KPMG
Banks still need to better understand robotics application.
Singapore banks' wealth management income growth hits 40%
OCBC reported the highest growth at 48%.
How will Australia's royal commission into the financial sector impact the banks?
Reputational issues and weakening investor confidence are amongst the expected effects.
Asian banks' funding costs increase by as much as 20bps
The end of the 'ultra-easy money era' might be coming.
Malaysian banks' loan growth slows to 4.6% in October
But household loan growth sustained its upward momentum.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: SWIFT warns banks against rising threat of digital heists; UK banks can endure 'disorderly' Brexit
And find out what central banks think of bitcoin.
Chart of the Week: Chinese banks' NIMs to expand in the coming quarters
The big state-owned banks' NIMs stood at 2.1% in Q3.
Malaysian banks' gross impaired loans ratio stable at 1.67%
GIL ratios were stable across most asset classes.
Philippine banks' deposits to grow 13% in 2018
The deposit base is growting at a five-year CAGR of 14.3%.
Here's why Indonesian banks' deposits are a red herring
Find out why the banks allowed their LDR to trend up.
Singapore banks' average net profit growth hit 6% in the first nine months of 2017
Guess which bank had the highest income for the period.
Tighter regulatory scrutiny drags down Chinese banks' profitability
Chinese banks must brace for net interest margin pressures and declining profitability in 2018.
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