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More than half of Hong Kong banking professionals willing to work in GBA cities

Those employed in senior management positions are the most willing to transfer.

More than half of Hong Kong banking professionals willing to work in GBA cities

Those employed in senior management positions are the most willing to transfer.

Philippine banks' bad loan ratio to hold steady at 3.5% in 2019

Strong capital buffers can help weather volatile currency risks.

Australia's big banks profited $792m by subverting mortgage cap: regulator

The banks were accused of accomodative pricing behaviour.

Dementia sufferers catch Japanese banks off guard

Japanese residents with dementia will hold $2t in financial assets by 2030.

Thailand mulls harsher stance against cash transactions

Banks are considering additional fees as it aims to speed up e-payment adoption.

India's ATM industry struggles with steep compliance costs

Half of the infrastructure may close down by March 2019.

Singapore banks embark on hiring spree in fight against dirty money

As a result, IT security professionals can command up to 30% in pay hikes.

Hong Kong cuts down a third of virtual banking applicants

They failed to submit sufficient information on authorisation criteria.

Hong Kong's open banking movement lures interest beyond retail

SMEs and corporates also acknowledge the merits of the pivot.

APAC banks brace for slowdown as GDP growth peaks

Loan growth will slide across the region.

Emerging Asian banks may outpace developed peers in credit gains

The Philippine and Thai infrastructure campaigns will fuel borrowing.

Chart of the Week: Mortgage slowdown to hit Australian bank loans in 2019

Housing loans constitute over 60% of their overall banking credit.