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Indonesian banks' loan growth to hit 10% in 2017
Indonesian banks' loan growth to hit 10% in 2017
Average lending rates are low compared to historical levels.
GCC banks' funding pressures to ease in 2017
Omani and Qatari banks will benefit the most from easing funding conditions.
Vietnamese banks plagued by problem assets
The 2.6% NPL ratio reported in December was a grave understatement.
Is the worst finally over for Indonesian banks' NPL troubles?
NPL ratios will stabilise over the coming quarters.
Banks expect a 50bps decrease in core capital ratios when IFRS 9 takes effect in 2018
Banks plan to adjust loan pricing to reflect the upfront reduction in capital.
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Chart of the Week: Malaysian banks' total deposits vs CASA growth
Deposits increased US$1.5b in January 2017.
GCC Islamic banks beat conventional peers for the second consecutive year
After trailing for five years, GCC banks are now more profitable than their counterparts.
Singapore banks' annual provisioning expenses unlikely to decline until FY18
The banks' asset quality cycle has peaked.
Japanese banks bolster operations in Amsterdam
The city's cheaper rents, moderate taxes attract MUFG and Mizuho.
What you need to know about Korea's thriving credit card sector
Delinquency rates have stayed persistently below 2% since 2009.
Chinese banks urged to enhance risk-based pricing competencies
This is so they can benefit from interest rate liberalisation.
India lifts limits on cash withdrawals from banks and ATMs
That is after 4 months of imposing the restrictions.
Malaysian banks' deposits up 4.2% in December
Guess which bank had the heftiest increase of 16%.
Myanmar explores options to restructure the banking sector
Myanmar's four state banks will soon be overhauled.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Global banks fined $321b since 2008 for regulatory failings ; I-banks could earn $332m from big deals in Europe
Credit Suisse will lend more to the wealthy, and Wells Fargo robo-adviser will target young investors.
Chart of the Week: Singapore banks' domestic loans struggled to grow in January
DBU corporate demand was weak during the Chinese New Year.
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