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3 reasons why Thailand's high household debt is not a threat for banks

New regulations aimed at reining in credit card debt is one.

3 reasons why Thailand's high household debt is not a threat for banks

New regulations aimed at reining in credit card debt is one.

Japanese megabanks to save US$2.9b from staff reduction plans

Rising payroll expenses were a key drag on the banks’ financial performance.

Philippine bank loans to grow 17% in 2018

The manufacturing sector will be the main growth driver.

Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Why authorities must be concerned about bitcoin; Is Orange the new bank?

And leading banks develop blockchain-based payments system with fintech firm R3.

Chart of the Week: China banks' asset growth slows in 1H17

Growth decelerated to 4.4% in the first half of the year.

India's state banks to receive $32b of capital over two years

India eyes recovering from a 25-year low bank loan growth.

These initiatives could help Malaysia remain a regional Islamic banking hub

New human capital development programmes will complement existing ones.

Singapore banks' margins boosted by Fed, Hong Kong rates

UOB will benefit the most from stronger margins.

Australian banks' stable profitability to offset risks for the next 12-18 months

What factors are behind the stable outlook for Australian banks?

Weekly Global News Wrap Up: US banks look beyond trading; JPMorgan launches new payment processing network using blockchain

And find out why Canada's alternative lenders face bigger impact from new mortgage rules.