News
India's Union Bank praised for delivering well on asset quality and NIMs
PPOP also saw positive growth.
BEA lowered cost income ratio to 53.2% in 1H14
The bank kept its word.
UOB slams expecatations with 2QFY14 earnings at S$808m
China's exposure is manageable, meanwhile.
Singapore banks could still brace themselves for positive trends in 2015
3 trends are likely to be seen.
Standard Chartered's Renminbi Globalisation Index up 0.3% m/m in June
However, it's the slowest in 20 months.
Singapore's 3 big banks moving to a slower growth phase
Their 2Q14 results were very revealing.
No cause for concern over housing loans: OCBC Bank
76% of outstanding loans are for owner-occupiers.
OCBC Bank's 2Q14 exceeds expectations on strong net trading income
And also on life assurance profit.
Deposit growth in Singapore banks rebound in June
After a contraction in April and May.
WorldRemit launches service allowing baht transfers to Thailand
No need for additional foreign exchange transaction.
Business credit growth in Australia banks rose to ~5% in June
It’s the highest rate in two years.
India's ICICI Bank flexing more granular balance sheet
ROEs are also inching towards optimum levels.
UOB's 1H14 net profit crept up 6% to S$1.59b
Thanks to a 2Q one-off gain.
It is finished: Standard Chartered China wraps up RMB FX option transactions with corporate clients
In line with the SAFE’s regulatory announcement.
Job opening thrives in Singapore's financial services, accountancy sectors
This is for the next 6 months.
Here's what props Singapore banks up despite margin pressures
And cut-throat competition among banks.
Commentary
Electronic trading proves its strength in times of volatility
Navigating liquidity challenges for VCs in Asia Pacific
Show, don’t tell: Asian banks need to prove simplification works – here’s how