News
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.
UOB rolls out tertiary education programme for small biz bankers
For helping small businesses expand.
Indonesia's banks have been outpacing regional peers in profitability
It's been the case since 2013.
Shaky Indonesian loans put UOB under threat
Asset quality will deteriorate.
ICBC Singapore unveils combination dual currency card for USD, SGD customer accounts
Its the first in Singapore.
Korea's long bank merger transitions hold up benefits
Such as cost-savings, among others.
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