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Islamic banking's share of Malaysia's total banking system hits 29%
Islamic banking's share of Malaysia's total banking system hits 29%
It grew from just 16.8% in 2010.
China's outstanding WMP balance down by around 10% so far this year
The shadow banking crackdown is finally showing some results.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Banks' Brexit moving costs to hit $500m each; US regulators propose easier capital requirements
And Goldman Sachs is exploring bitcoin trading operation.
Chart of the Week: Hong Kong banks to remain well capitalised
The sector's total capital ratio grew from June 2014.
Japanese banks' profitability to deteriorate at a slower pace
The gap between interest rates on existing loans and those on new loans is narrowing.
Philippine banks' capitalisation to fall slightly over the next 18 months
But analysts say it's not a cause for concern.
Singapore's domestic bank loans up 5.1% to US$465b in August
Business loans also grew 5.5% to US$277b.
Malaysian banks' loan growth hits 5.8% in August
Both household and non-household loans showed positive growth.
Thailand's additional 1% capital requirement for five banks credit positive: Moody's
Will they meet the requirements by 2020?
Asian Banking and Finance named Financial Trade Media Of The Year at the 2017 MPAS Awards
The winners were presented to around 200 guests.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: EU bank watchdog loses 8% of its staff in two months; US bank customers paid almost $15b in fees
And JPMorgan Chase to hire 3,000 people in Poland.
Chart of the Week: Check out how China banks' funding profiles have evolved
Off-balance-sheet WMPs filled the gap between assets and deposits.
Thai banks remain strong as bad loans slow: central bank
They have CAR ratios higher than the central bank’s requirements.
Hong Kong banks' loan growth to slow in the coming quarters
The weak housing market outlook is partly to blame.
Why non-interest income recovery is crucial for Malaysian banks
It will be a key earnings driver for the rest of 2017.
Four reasons why low interest rates are a bane for big Thai banks
It could hurt the banks' investment income.
What could spur a slight improvement in Taiwanese banks' profitability?
An expected economic recovery will be a boon for banks.
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