Retail Banking

Philippine banks' net earnings growth could narrow to 4% in 2017

Blame it on trading gains that are expected to plunge 33%.

Philippine banks' net earnings growth could narrow to 4% in 2017

Blame it on trading gains that are expected to plunge 33%.

Vietnam banks' NPL ratio reaches 9%

The 2.4% NPL ratio reported at end-2015 was understated.

Thai banks' asset quality continues to weaken

Risks are prevalent in the SME and unsecured retail loans segments.

Chinese banks struggling with heightened risks

No thanks to the shadow banking system having assets equal to 82% of GDP.

Chart of the Week: Check out the Singapore banks' NPL ratios by sector

Overall NPL ratio increased to 2.1%, led by manufacturing, and transport, storage and communications.

There's nothing to worry about Philippine banks' liquidity in 2017: Fitch

The low aggregate loan-to-deposit ratio of 71% is proof.

RBI denies rumors of cancelling Axis Bank's licence

Axis Bank is the country's third-biggest private sector lender by assets.

ASEAN banks brace for weak loan demand and asset quality pressure in 2017

But they are generally well-placed to cope with the difficult credit environment.

Indian banks to require US$90b in new capital by March 2019

Half of it will have to be met through core equity.

Taiwanese banks' mainland China exposure down to 6.2% in 2Q16

It reduces the risks from deleveraging spilling over into Taiwan.

Bank of the Philippine Islands eyes 90 new branches in FY17F

The bank also bought stakes in several microfinance firms.