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This is where BDO Unibank's surprise boost in 2012 earnings came from

It's from the lower-than-expected loan-loss provision of PHP4.9b.

This is where BDO Unibank's surprise boost in 2012 earnings came from

It's from the lower-than-expected loan-loss provision of PHP4.9b.

RMB now ranks 13th in the world payments currency list

It has already overtaken the Russian Rouble.

Agricultural Bank of China reports record growth in loans to SMEs

Big Four bank said loans hit US$96 billion in 2012.

Smartphones propel mobile banking in South Korea

Bank of Korea said 37 million persons signed up in 2012.

This is how HKMA's tighter regulations help banks' credit profiles

The more severe 300bp interest-rate stress test is a boon after all.

Malaysian banks 'comfortably meeting' the set minimums for Basel III

The level of countercyclical buffer required will be the next closely watched milestone.

A fearless forecast on Maybank's net profit for FY12F-14F

Find out why Nomura raised its profit forecasts by 7-8%.

Hong Leong Bank's core equity Tier-1 ratio to increase to 9.7% by FY15

Enough to meet any countercyclical buffers imposed by Bank Negara.

Philippines' BDO boosts net income by 36% to P14.3b

BDO Unibank's net income jumped 36 percent courtesy of its robust lending, deposit-taking, and fee-based businesses.

Bank of East Asia posted ~USD780m net profit for FY12

Barclays cites 3 reasons behind the profit beat.