Retail Banking
Singapore banks' deposit pool is phenomenally drying up
This was last witnessed 11 years ago.
Philippine bank BDO acquires thrift bank The Real Bank
It’s its third consecutive year of acquisitions.
Philippine banks record 21.1% increase in May lending
Various industry sectors reflected robust loan growth.
Moratorium on branch-banking in the Philippines ends
The restrictions were partly for overcrowding control.
Net income of India’s largest bank falls 21%
Five other large banks also affected.
6 biggest Indian banks post 3% decline in fiscal-year profit
Due to poor performance of some banks.
Announced M&A deals involving Asia Pacific firms generate US $378.0 billion in first half of 2014
A 67.4% jump from last year.
Here's scary proof that housing loans in Singapore banks could be bottoming out
Singapore banks better be aware.
Rabobank, Sacombank partner to bring food and agribiz banking expertise to Vietnam
In line with rural development efforts.
Improved loan demand predicted to boost Kasikornbank's 2H14 earnings
3% growth is penciled in.
Analysts forecast THB8.5b net profit for Krung Thai Bank in 2Q
Thanks in part to healty loan growth.
More challenging environment for HK economy and banks anticipated: Moody's
Due to rising interest rates in 2015.
WorldRemit announces instant bank deposit service with Philippine banks
Good news for Philippine-based recipients.
Hang Seng Bank raises RMB1 billion in Hong Kong RMB bond market debut
The bonds received positive responses from investors.
Hopeful sentiment for Standard Chartered's 2014 revenue outlook in Asia
China could play a pivotal role.
NIM of Korean banks forecast to jump towards year end
But it's at a modest pace.
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