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Hard landing in China remains a key threat for Asian banks in 2016
Hard landing in China remains a key threat for Asian banks in 2016
Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan are most exposed.
KBANK's one-time IT expense worth THB2.4b hurts 4Q15 earnings
4Q15 net profit may have fell by 41% QoQ.
Malaysian banks' absolute NPLs rose 2.1% in November 2015
The credit cycle may have turned.
HSBC pioneers launching certificates of deposit to corporate clients in China
It is the first international bank to do so.
UOB rolls out first Visa Token Service in Asia Pacific
Customers only need their smartphones to pay.
Heightened competition from foreign players a 'very gradual affair' for Malaysian banks
ATM liberties accorded to TPPA member countries are subject to reciprocity.
DBS Private Bank launches initiative that introduces private equity deals to clients
It's available for clients with net worth of SGD50 million and above.
Bank of East Asia unveils its new e-cheque service
Customers can settle and receive payments in 3 currencies.
Chinese banks' creditworthiness to deteriorate over the next 12-18 months: Moody's
Five factors contribute to the negative outlook.
Bank of East Asia to set up a fully-licensed securities company
It's in partnership with Qianhai Financial Holdings.
Kakao Bank and K-Bank gets a go ahead to offer online-only services by mid-2016
They are the first ones to be licensed in Korea in 23 years.
3 reasons why reduced fees on money transfers won't affect Thai banks' fee income
For one, e-payment implementation is still far-fetched.
Here’s a silver lining for Singapore’s three biggest banks
All's not lost despite slowing loan growth.
Chinese banks' NPL ratio rose to 1.59% as at end-September 2015
The gap between delinquencies and NPLs is widening.
Depreciating Chinese yuan takes its toll on Taiwanese banks
But the associated financial impact is containable.
Vietnamese banks' capitalisation to remain depressed by high loan-loss provisions
But stable NIM and fees will support pre-provision income.
Australian banks' funding gaps narrow in 2H15 but at a slower pace
Deposit quality has also improved.
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