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Vietnamese banks' capitalisation to remain depressed by high loan-loss provisions
Vietnamese banks' capitalisation to remain depressed by high loan-loss provisions
But stable NIM and fees will support pre-provision income.
Australian banks' funding gaps narrow in 2H15 but at a slower pace
Deposit quality has also improved.
Maybank's net profit up 18% to RM1.9b in 3Q15
Thanks to a one-off gain last September 2015.
Will Indian banks crack the code of its capital conundrum?
They’re struggling to produce quality loans.
CIMB's 3Q15 operating income grows a measly 0.2% to RM3.84b
Non-interest income declined 13%.
Will Philippine banks’ loan growth slowly grind to a halt?
It has gradually moderated since 2014.
Transfer of 55% stake of Krung Thai Bank won’t shake share price, say analysts
The deal isn’t about buy/sell, they said.
DBS surprise leads quarter of stellar performances for Singapore’s banking triumvirate
Net profits exceeded analyst estimates.
Tokyo gears up as epicenter of regional bank consolidation in Japan
Finally, some order in the fragmented sector has come.
ICICI Bank sells 6% stake in life insurance arm for INR19.5b
ICICI Pru’s valuation is now INR325b.
Half of Hong Kongers get the jitters over e-banking on smartphones
Respondents think it’s borderline unsafe.
Issuance of AT1 securities by Asia-Pac banks to energise regulatory capital growth, says Fitch
China is likely to remain the largest issuer.
Lower interest spread of RMB assets takes its toll on BOCHK's net interest income
It will be difficult to revive the NIM pressure.
Don't fret, consumer finance loans not a threat to Korean banks
And neither are credit card advances.
The inaugural Asian Banking and Finance Insurance Asia Awards 2016 now open for nominations
The deadline for nominations is on 29 January 2016.
Japanese banks to follow suit as Mizuho Bank launches robo advisor
Automated services are shaking Japanese banks' foundations.
Low capital levels haunt India's public sector banks
Capital levels range from 6-10%.
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