News
Union Bank of the Philippines eyes acquiring mid-size banks
In line with its reported planned expansion.
Philippine banks' NPL ratio slightly climbs to 2.11% in July
It's apparently better than July last year.
Indonesia loan growth feared to ease to 15-18% in 2014
It'll be the slowest since 2010.
Guess how many deals targeted a Hong Kong-based bank since 2008
Clue: only 2 from this year.
Net loans of Hong Kong's top 4 banks have more than doubled since 2009
Annual profits have also grown consistently.
3 bank themes playing around India's long-awaited economic revival
Yes, they will benefit the most.
Chinese banks must brace themselves for 4 downside risks
Time to get more defensive.
New deposit-stabilisation rules restrict window-dressing of deposits in Chinese banks
H-share banks to benefit from rules.
CIMB Niaga AirAsia BIG co-branded credit card unveiled in Indonesia
Frequent travellers are being targeted.
High employment rate could curb fears of runaway housing NPLs in Singapore
It's one of possible additional safety nets.
How home sale losses are crippling Singapore banks' profitability
Housing NPL ratio could be at risk.
Indian banks must have USD200bn fresh capital in the next 5 years: Fitch
In line with Basel III implementation.
These are the things to consider should the RMB's fortune reverse
It includes resistance in FX policy.
Malaysian mobile banking urged to amp up trustworthiness
32% customers feel they don't need mBanking.
Latest Hong Kong mortgage data confirm limited risks to banks
Macro-prudential measures to remain in place.
RMB's solid performance got the market transfixed
And there’s no slowing down for now.
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