Retail Banking

Pricing, discounting, and negotiation to maximise profitability
20 Aug 18
Increased competition and rising costs are forcing private banks globally and in Asia to focus more on profitability and less on volume growth....
Here's why foreign bank ownership cap is a boon for Vietnamese fintech
20 Aug 18
Investors may tie up with fintechs instead of banks.
The Philippines steps up rural bank shutdowns
20 Aug 18
A total of 10 smaller banks were closed in 2018 alone.
China's shadow banking assets plunged to $393.40b in H1
20 Aug 18
It crashed from a peak of $9.16t.
Hong Kong central bank slaps $5m fine on Shanghai Commercial Bank over money laundering breaches
20 Aug 18
SCOM failed to monitor its relationship with 33 customers with suspicious transactions.
South Korean banks' foreign currency deposits rebounds to $68.51b in July
17 Aug 18
A surge in euro-denominated savings boosted foreign deposits.
Vietnam steps up efforts to boost weakened banking sector
17 Aug 18
The government aims to have up to five banks listed on foreign bourses.
MUFG Bank eyes cutting domestic ATM network by 20% to 6,700
17 Aug 18
Online sales and cashless payments will fill in the gap.
Westpac appoints Craig Bright as chief information officer
17 Aug 18
He previously served as chief technology officer of Citigroup's global consumer bank unit.
Chinese banks' new loans hit $211b in July
16 Aug 18
The central bank has been encouraging lenders to step up lending.
Malaysia Public Bank profit up 4.8% to $341.84m in Q2
16 Aug 18
Its Islamic banking unit performed strongly.
India's Cosmos Bank loses $13.5m in crippling cyberattack
16 Aug 18
Hackers stole customer data through a malware attack on the ATM server.
Property curbs and trade war a double whammy for Singapore banks
15 Aug 18
The Big 3 unanimously expressed concern over heightened trade risks.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: UK banks eye customised alerts to boost customer loyalty; Turkey eases banks' capital rules
15 Aug 18
And US fintechs remain cautious after the US banking charter plan.
Could Australia's sharp housing downturn be a blessing in disguise for embattled banks?
15 Aug 18
Much has been said about slower credit growth but banks could also look forward to improving asset quality.
Chart of the Week: Which Singapore bank pays their staff the most?
15 Aug 18
Despite a 5% decline in pay per head, this bank still has the largest pay.
Mega infra projects to boost Thai banks loan growth to 5% in 2018
15 Aug 18
Around $14b worth of construction projects will break ground this year.
Can foreign lenders break Vietnamese banks' legacy problem?
14 Aug 18
Foreign ownership caps and regulatory constraints block foreign bank entry.
Foreign banks in Korea cut asset pools amidst domestic rate hikes
14 Aug 18
Lenders slashed asset holdings by $5.93b in 2016.
Chinese commercial banks profit up 6.37% to $149.58b in H1
14 Aug 18
However, bad loans also rose from $26.56b to $284.64b in Q2.
Falling home prices to drag Australian banks' 2019 credit growth to 3.5%
13 Aug 18
Mortgages account for roughly 60% of their loan portfolio.
Vietnam cracks down on issuing foreign bank licenses
10 Aug 18
The move aims to encourage local banking mergers.
Regulator launches probe into Japanese regional banks internal audit
10 Aug 18
The move comes after a bank was alleged to have charged customers illicit commissions.
Singapore bank headcount up by over 4,500 in H2
10 Aug 18
Staff numbers were boosted by DBS' acquisition of ANZ staff.
Hong Kong's sought-after bank relationship managers demand 30% wage hike
10 Aug 18
The Greater Bay Area project has fuelled demand for such candidates.
India's ailing banking sector sparks call for privatisation
9 Aug 18
The quality of bank boards should be prioritised.
How are Indonesian banks faring after the bad loan surge of 2016?
9 Aug 18
Nonperforming loans have spiked after the 2014-2016 commodities downturn.
Malaysian banks race fintechs in offering digital services to the emerging affluent
9 Aug 18
How are banks grabbing digital as an opportunity to provide convenience to its evolving clientele?
Why are Indonesian banks thinking twice about speeding up digitalisation?
9 Aug 18
Banks should strategise solutions and create lasting value propositions amidst the threat of cyber attacks.
Banks go mobile-first to attract digital natives
9 Aug 18
They expect real-time information and responsiveness at their fingertips.
Do banks have what it takes to be at the centre of digital disruption in Indonesia?
9 Aug 18
From addressing specific needs to developing new business models, banks are getting a digital makeover.
The worst is almost over for worn out Indian banks
8 Aug 18
An earnings turnaround is in sight by 2020 as banks start shedding off bad loans.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Facebook in talks with banks to join Messenger; Wells Fargo accidentally foreclosed on 400 customers
8 Aug 18
And HSBC profit hit $10.7b in H1.
Trade jitters could slow Singapore banks' loan growth to 7% in 2018
7 Aug 18
DBS' trading income crashed 23% in Q2.
Indian government eyes reforms unleashing $8.72b in banking capital
7 Aug 18
Lowering the CET Tier-I ratio from 5.5% to 4.5% is expected to boost lending.
UOB rolls out all-digital suite of services to speed up home buying
7 Aug 18
Services on home loans and bankers will be available in 5 property apps.
Australia's big banks are abusing their industry dominance: report
7 Aug 18
Consumers are being shortchanged by the oligopoly.
Hong Kong banks' loan growth may slow to 5% in H2
7 Aug 18
Trade tensions and higher interest rates are to blame.
Hang Seng Bank profit surges 29% to $1.61b in H1
6 Aug 18
Earnings per share hit $6.62 per share.
MUFG Bank raises stake in Bank Danamon to 40%
6 Aug 18
The bank is now a controlling shareholder with 40% interest.

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