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Singapore banks' loan growth to average 7% in 2017

Thanks to improving domestic business sentiments.

Indian banks most at risk in Southeast Asia

Many banks in India are undercapitalised.

Outlook for China's banking system improves for the first time since 2015

Moody's has revised its outlook for to stable from negative.

Thai banks to be hit by higher rate of SME loan delinquencies

The ratio of non-performing SME loans hit 4.5% at end-March 2017.

Chart of the Week: Check out Malaysian banks' loan growth in the past 10 years

Industry loan growth stands at 2.8% on an annualised basis.

Australian banking sector to come under review

It will be lead by King & Wood Mallesons partner Scott Farrell.

Higher SIBOR to spur growth in Singapore banks' interest income

At the end of June, 3-month SIBOR has risen to 1.115%.

China commits to tighten financial regulatory oversight

The current fragmented framework makes it more difficult for regulators to monitor banks.

Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Bank merger boom set to begin; New accounting rules for banks to worsen crises

JPMorgan records most profitable year and Credit Suisse ends cost-cutting era.