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Large state-owned banks in China conservative in recognising NPLs
But NPL formation has moderated since 2H16.
Here's why Australia should extend the new levy to foreign banks
Doing so may raise up to US$4.6b.
Singapore banks' non-interest income growing 7-8% annually since 2014
Non-interest income now constitutes about 40% of revenue.
What you need to know about Thai banks' unexpected rate cuts
This move could hurt banks' FY17 earnings by up to 3%.
Australian banks' profit growth to moderate in the coming months
Rising credit costs and slower credit growth are partly to blame.
Chart of the Week: Chinese banks' NPLs hit US$219b in 2016
It increased 18.7% year-on-year.
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And check out why Islamic banks' double digit growth rates are now over.
Australian banks to pass on financial hit from levy to customers and shareholders
CBA CEO said "there is no middle option to absorb costs".
Are Singapore banks' NPL woes from oil and gas companies finally over?
New NPL formation rates moderated in Q1.
Indonesian banks' funding costs expected to rise as government requires higher interests
Minimum deposit rates increased from 70% to 87% of the BI’s reference rates.
Indian regulators intensify efforts to solve banks' bad loan problems
Asset resolution will be a dominant theme in the sector over the next few years.
China regulator launches emergency risk assessments for banks' lending practices
It will include the banks' issuances of negotiable certificate of deposits.
Singapore banks' capitalisation remains robust in Q1
DBS has the strongest capital levels.
Korean banks' asset quality feared to deteriorate further
Capital ratios may also decline, with downward pressure from low profitability.
Fintech Enov8 allows banks to track and reduce their IT resources
Enov8 saved one Australian bank over $40 mn identifying duplicate and underused resources and licenses.
Weekly Global News Wrap Up: Banks to move 9,000 jobs from Britain; JPMorgan urges banks to merge
And US regulators discuss the Volcker rule.