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OCBC’s half-year earnings soared to a new high at $2.04b
Its overseas business injected fat contributions.
UOB’s net profit slipped 5.7% to $762m in Q2
Increased market volatility is to blame.
Philippine universal, commercial banks' NPL ratio increases to 1.94%
There's still solid asset quality.
Thai banking sector's net interest margin to to narrow slightly in the next months
Will net interest income be hurt?
DBS net profit leaps by 15% to $1.1b in Q2
The bank dodged a looming loan threat.
Risks rise as Taiwanese banks continue expanding Asia offshore presence
Especially if risks are not adequately mitigated.
China's 75% LDR to be removed as regulatory requirement
The State Council has approved the proposal.
ASEAN banks well capitalized to meet Basel III capital ratios
As well as liquidity ratios.
Philippine banks on the prowl for a hefty stake sale in GSIS Family Bank
Offer price is at Php501m.
ICBC Singapore completes first onshore RMB repo transaction
The RMB200m transaction is deemed a 'breakthrough'.
Stronger loan growth in Philippine banking sector eyed
Amid slowdown in May.
Finalised operating standards to strengthen Malaysia's Islamic banking industry
Securing its position as Indonesia attempts to create a mega bank.
Total bank lending bucks 4-month losing streak with modest gains in May
Loans and advances grew to $597b.
China Construction Bank, Euroclear ink MOU on offshore RMB financial products
Regarding a global RMB financial products platform.
Asian Banking and Finance salutes Asia’s best and brightest banks
Around 200 bankers flocked to the event.
UOB to facilitate investments of US$300 million into Myanmar over the next 12 months
Its Yangon branch officially opened today.
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