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Thai banks struggle to boost loan growth despite GDP hike
Thai banks struggle to boost loan growth despite GDP hike
No thanks to loans growing by 0.5x nominal GDP in 2017.
Asian Banking and Finance 2018 Retail Banking Forum launches in Manila
The Manila leg will take place on February 28 at the Makati Shangri-La Hotel.
Singapore banks anticipate higher profits in 2018
Rising interest rates and loan growth are key factors.
Financial inclusion could boost APAC banks revenues by US$88b
China has the greatest potential revenues estimated at US$63.4b.
Indian Banks' Association slams rumours of junking free services
This is after banks were rumoured to end free services from January 20.
UOB unveils digital advisory service for corporate investors
The new service is exclusively for UOB’s commercial banking clients.
Singapore banks target lower credit cost in 2018
Every 5bp decrease in credit cost can lift sector earnings by 3%.
3 trends in Indonesia's shift to digital banking
Big banks are now adapting to the current digital trends.
70% of Chinese banks expect bad loans to dip 2%
Most bankers are confident in results in the next three years.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: JPMorgan, Goldman are top payers; Banks want digital specialists
And Wells Fargo’s consumer complaints dropped in 2017.
Chart of the Week: See which Singapore bank has the most productive workforce
Productivity in all three banks has improved in 3Q17.
Singapore banks' wealth management income grows 39%
All three banks registered absolute growth in 9M17.
Indonesian banks' loan growth remains weak at 3.8%
This may also be the case in 2018 despite better economic growth.
What is the progress of financial integration in ASEAN banks?
Some countries have already started negotiating to meet the deadline.
Philippine banks' consumer loans jumped 16%
Local banks keep zeroing in on consumer lending to spur growth.
Hong Kong banks' loan growth predicted to hit 18% for 2018
The forecast rose from 7.5% as lending to private companies grew.
Thai banks' earnings slip 8% YoY in 4Q17
They will continue to struggle in early 2018 as it dips by 1% QoQ.
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