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Malaysian Islamic finance sector gains global ground
Malaysia’s Islamic finance services sector now boasts of the world’s largest sukuk market.
Malaysian Islamic finance sector gains global ground
Malaysia’s Islamic finance services sector now boasts of the world’s largest sukuk market.
Yes Bank, IndusInd target Indian retail assets of RBS
Yes Bank and IndusInd Bank are negotiating to acquire Royal Bank of Scotland's Indian retail assets.
Online banking fraud in Malaysia on the decline
Efforts by Malaysian banks to ensure the safety of e-banking services are paying off.
Indonesian credit card issuers brace for tougher competition
Credit cards in circulation in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 17 million this year.
Myanmar to reform banking system
Myanmar has set its sights on overhauling its battered and distrusted banking system.
China to use forex reserves for commercial loans
China has set up an office to handle trusted loans of foreign exchange reserves.
Improved access to credit urged in Thailand
Thai experts wants reduction of people's dependence on loan sharks be pushed on to the national agenda.
Competition in Korean card industry intensifies
Woori Financial will spin off its credit-card unit.
Thailand's TMB Bank slashes NPLs, eyes profitability
TMB Bank is now focusing on return on equity and sustainable profitability.
Singapore banks' mortgage loans to grow by 8% in 2013
Thanks to natural new home buyers and HDB upgraders.
Here's why ICBC outperformed CCB
Find out the 2 factors that led to ICBC's outperformance.
Indian banks seek relief from liquidity squeeze
Look to the Reserve Bank of India to conduct OMOs.
Pakistan wants more branchless banking
There exists a large ‘financially-excluded’ market in Pakistan.
Thailand's SCB aims for double-digit lending growth
Siam Commercial Bank unveiled its plans for 2013 to boost growth.
Siam Commercial Bank takes bigger role as financial adviser
Siam Commercial Bank has gradually reduced its role as a lender for wholesale customers.
S.Korean credit card firms slash rates
South Korean credit card firms vowed to support the low-income bracket with lower interest rates.
Bank service said to affect domestic bliss
A China Merchants Bank service could deposit part of a husband's monthly salary into his wife's account.