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Watch out for standardisation of transactional messaging: HSBC

John Laurens says standardisation of communication channels like SWIFT will also have a great impact to banking technology in the next few years.

Watch out for standardisation of transactional messaging: HSBC

John Laurens says standardisation of communication channels like SWIFT will also have a great impact to banking technology in the next few years.

"SMEs are the lifeblood of the economy": Standard Chartered's Tim Hinton

Hinton, Standard Chartered's new global head for SME banking, aims to put greater focus on developing and rewarding staff while giving customers superior service.

Will Singapore banks suffer from lower earnings in 2012?

According to reports, Singapore banks may have to bear the brunt of flat interest margins and low loan growth, but will they really be hit that hard?

Cloud vs virtualisation: What do bankers prefer?

HSBC says cloud is a more powerful concept but CIMB warns it still needs to prove its readiness to handle mainstream financial services applications.

Will bad debts continue to hurt Chinese banks?

Reports say that China's non-performing loans surged to US$68b at the end of 2011 - is this the start of a looming credit crisis in China? Find out what analysts from Fitch and Standard & Poor's have to say.

Taiwanese banks' key profitability indicators

Taiwanese banks’ net interest margins are unlikely to improve in the next 2 years, says Standard & Poor's.

BNP Paribas' Remington eyes development in Indonesia despite scarce resources

"The key will be to develop the breadth of coverage and distribution of the variety of products we offer in Indonesia," says Miles Remington, BNP Paribas' new head of equities for Indonesia.

Mobile banking to give cash a run for its money

And who knows, cheques may even become obsolete someday; find out what CIMB's Iswaraan Suppiah and HSBC's John Laurens have to say about mobile banking.

Chinese banks' overdue loan portfolio

Research shows the banks' overdue loan ratios have a close correlation with their NPL ratios.

Bankers reveal trend of decentralizing financing decisions in Asia

HSBC’s Laurens and Citi’s Saxena concur that the need for decentralization increases as financial centers move from West to East.

"We are in growth mode for funds services in Asia": Citi's Cheeping Yap

Yap, Citi's new head of fund services, aims to expand Citi's fund services to China and Korea, and change some systems.

Will CIMB finally break into Philippine banking?

According to recent reports, CIMB is to acquire a 60% stake in Bank of Commerce - but will it succeed?

Vietnam banks still cautious on lending

Fears of credit availability still linger as banks remain cautious towards new lending.

Asian banks step in as EU banks exit trade finance

DBS’ Ken Stratton and Citi’s Ravi Saxena concur that Asian banks are taking up the slack, resulting in greater opportunities and increasing margins.

FATCA triggers concerns on government-to-government reporting

Some European countries already agreed to report to their own government agencies rather than direct to the US government - will Asia follow suit?

Will Japanese banks succeed in conquering Australia?

Reports say they have plans of getting 10% of the Aussie banking industry - find out what Patrick Winsbury from Moody's thinks.

Singapore’s surging loan/deposit ratio

It increased to 90% in 2011 compared to 82% in 2010.