Singapore
Five-fold household debt increase in Singapore spurring retail banks growth
A property bubble has also been deflated.
Five-fold household debt increase in Singapore spurring retail banks growth
A property bubble has also been deflated.
Singapore and US shake hands on FATCA
Singapore is on the brink of concluding an agreement with the US to clamp down on tax evasion by US citizens or residents (US persons), a move that will enhance Singapore’s credentials as a global financial hub.
How Asia Pacific's treasurers should think about Basel III
As a consequence of the financial turmoil in 2008, Basel III adds new requirements for the composition and quality of capital to financial institutions. In Asia Pacific, the first countries already began transposing Basel III into local regulatory rules in 2013 whereas globally, most countries started implementation in 2014.
Why banking and finance firms should treat the talent pool as a portfolio
Over a decade ago, factors such as globalisation, deepening of financial product usage, and demographic change led the banking and financial sector on a dynamic trajectory. Essentially, the financial services industry (FSI) built its growth and returns model around these drivers.
European hubs fuelling RMB Internationalisation
Europe now represents 10% of total RMB payments.
Turning the spotlight on the backstage office
Like any superstar, the front office in financial institutions often hogs the limelight when the firm excels. Nevertheless, everyone knows a good show cannot run without outstanding backstage support.
Asia's debt cycle to propel growth outlook
Even if exports pick up.
Singapore to be in the thick of US rate concerns
It's a little different from last summer.
Asia Pacific firms' high-yield corporates default rate swelling: Moody's
The rate reflects slowing of China's growth.
Emerging Asia's US$212b rated corporate debt to mature in 2019
This composes 2.2% of rated corporate debt.
Smaller China banks predicted to cut down on shadow bank assets
And are likely to lean towards less risky loans.
Singapore’s proposed Basel III leverage ratio guidelines are credit positive: Moody's
The new framework will improve disclosure standards.
Singapore’s new LCR is credit positive for largest bank: Moody’s
The LCR will be introduced in January 2015.
UOB slams expecatations with 2QFY14 earnings at S$808m
China's exposure is manageable, meanwhile.
More profit up ahead for Singapore's largest banks
OCBC's net income jumped the most.
Singapore banks could still brace themselves for positive trends in 2015
3 trends are likely to be seen.
Singapore's 3 big banks moving to a slower growth phase
Their 2Q14 results were very revealing.