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Banks rethink business models as fintechs play catch-up
Banks rethink business models as fintechs play catch-up
To hold their ground against fintechs, banks are redefining themselves.
OCBC launches instant account opening for startups
Startups no longer have to wait for a day to have an account.
UOB profits up 8% to $1.12b in Q3
This was driven by a healthy loan growth of 8%.
Thai banks hit by sluggish growth
Earnings rose by a marginal 1% in Q3.
Australian banks may issue euro bonds to meet capital requirements
They will need to raise $34.32-41.87b worth of Tier-2 capital by 2024.
Japanese banks to undergo stress test to assess defenses: source
The banks' capital and liquidity positions will be evaluated.
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Singapore bank headcounts rise with tech talent boosting numbers
Banking staff at Singapore’s 18 largest commercial banks grew 5.47% in the last two years.
Australia's big banks may need to raise $12.6b to plug steep capital requirements
ANZ may see its CET1 ratio cut by about 75 bps.
Hong Kong cuts banks' capital buffer as protests persist
This releases an additional $25.5b into the economy.
Indonesian bank loans to accelerate 13% by 2020
Working capital and consumer loans are set to recover.
Thailand banks' Q3 profits to drop 14% as fee waiver bites
Earnings will take a hit from weak non-interest income.
Myanmar's struggling banks stall growth of car sales
Consumers and businesses find it hard to access credit amidst gaps in the financial system.
Malaysian banks hit by tepid loan growth
Loans grew by just 3.9% in August and loan applications shrunk 3.7%.
Singapore bank loans reverse slowdown in August
Loans grew 1% MoM and 5.1% YoY amidst steady expansion in business loans.
Incumbent lenders rethink business models in race against virtual banks
ZhongAn International, the company behind one of the city's virtual banks, weighs in on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Massive mergers no fix for Indian banks' near-term challenges
Credit quality and capital shortfalls remain a key problem.
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