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MAS debunks report of large deposit flow from Hong Kong to Singapore
MAS debunks report of large deposit flow from Hong Kong to Singapore
Don’t just refer to foreign currency deposits, Singapore's regulator said.
CBA rolls out ‘acceptable use policy' to restrict abusive digital banking
Transactions can be refused and services suspended if a customer is found harassing others.
ADB, UN ESCAP boost partnership amidst pandemic
The two organisations will work together to address COVID-caused issues in Asia.
South Korea's fiscal stimulus to carry lasting headwinds
It will reduce loan defaulting, but also loosens credit standards.
Finance firms must prepare for extended period of risk management: MAS
Close to 85% of the financial industry worked from home during the circuit breaker.
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And Credit Suisse shrugs off oil & gas exposure.
CIMB Singapore customers band together to protest mortgage hike
More than 60 customers now comprise the group.
Chinese regulator's MSE loans buy won't help regional banks' capital
But ChongQing Rural Commercial Bank and Bank of ChongQing will slightly benefit.
Risk-averse investors push Singapore bank deposits up
Foreign currency deposits skyrocketed to $19b (S$27b) in April.
Personal loans, NBFCs anchor surge in Indian outstanding bank credit
Both segments comprised 73% of incremental credit in April.
China shuns ‘clean coal' in new green financing guidelines
Billions of yuan have been used in green financing of coal-related projects.
Indian credit demand surges but recovery still far ahead
Gross non-performing loans drove the increase in credit.
Indonesian banks face aggravated headwinds as pandemic grows
Restructured loans have grown considerably and will increase further.
ADB inks $300m loan to boost Indonesia's geothermal capacity
It will support the construction and commissioning of two geothermal plants in Java.
Malaysian firms lose 40% of new accounts as locals look to open online
Only 6-9% of customer finish applying for a non-fully digital account opening service.
Singapore's circuit breaker spells downturn in loan growth
Consumer loans were mostly affected, shrinking 0.9% MoM, OCBC said.
India may inject almost $20b into state-owned banks
A final decision could be made in H2 of India’s fiscal year.
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