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Analysts 'bewildered' about weak correlation of DBS' NIMs to credit spreads

Weak NIMs despite a large pool of cheap deposits is also a concern.

Analysts 'bewildered' about weak correlation of DBS' NIMs to credit spreads

Weak NIMs despite a large pool of cheap deposits is also a concern.

2 things local regulators must do to improve financial inclusion in Indonesia

Allowing partnerships with multiple service providers is one.

Taiwanese banks to ramp up overseas expansion as regulation eases

Overseas investment limits were eased early this year from 40% of paid-in capital to 40% of net worth.

Australia's 4 major banks on a capital raising spree

They have raised almost AUD 16 billion of CET1 capital since May 2015.

How high can credit costs go for Singapore banks?

A 10 bps increase in credit costs lowers profit by 7%-8%.

Krungsri's non-performing loans predicted to grow 5bps to 2.6%

The annualized credit cost is likely to be reduced in Q3.

Islamic banking in Indonesia to grow as demand for Sharia-compliant bonds rises

Year-to-date sales of retail sukuk have been oversubscribed.

Digital platforms to drive 20% of Indian banks' profit by 2020

Digitisation will happen sooner rather than later.

DBS's credit exposure to SMEs more than quadrupled since 2011

Analysts worry if credit selection has been bit aggressive.

Hong Kong banks' system loan dipped as trade finance nosedived

Could the recent RMB depreciation be the one to blame?