News
Vietnam banks plagued by deteriorating asset quality
Smaller banks will be worst hit.
Taiwan banking system's pressure points in asset quality to be offset by ample liquidity
Outlook for the system remains stable.
3 reasons behind BoCom's stable NIM in 2Q13
BoCom cut high cost deposits by RMB10b.
Philippine banks ordered to upgrade ATM systems
Aim is to cut down on fraud.
UOB to double corporate loans to firms expanding in Indonesia
This will be within the next 3 years.
Mizuho Bank introduces flexible mortgage payment program
First of its kind for a Japanese bank.
PBOC gets tougher on trust loans
Part of crackdown on shadow banking sector.
China Development Bank invests US$2.4 billion in African infrastructure
Investments are in over 30 African countries.
Maybank's profits up 10.4% to RM3.07b
Thanks to steady loan growth.
Bank Muamalat talking of merging again
Is considering a DFI as partner this time.
China to form financial industry super regulator
Will coordinate monetary and financial supervisory policies.
Check out Singapore banks' 'flight-to-safety' theme compared with ASEAN counterparts
NIM has reached an inflection point.
Bank of East Asia obtains RMB Qualified Foreign Institutional Investor approval
It can now invest in China's fixed income market.
POSB Everyday Card relaunches with new partners
Cardholders get 2% cash rebate when using their card overseas.
Russia signs agreement with China Development Bank
Aims to attract financing for large infrastructure projects.
Exim-Bank of China fails in bond sale
Weak demand causes failure.
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