Retail Banking

Malaysian banks' loan-to-deposit ratio shows signs of an 'anomaly'

The ratio dipped to 87.7% despite contraction in deposits.

DBS' net profit down 5% to $1.2b in Q1

Blame it on a one-off item last year.

HSBC Private Bank names Chris Harwood as market head for Malaysia

In a press release, HSBC Private Bank announced the appointment of Chris Harwood as Market Head for Malaysia, Global Private Banking, South East Asia...

OCBC’s Q1 profits drop 14% to $856m

Blame it on lower insurance, increased allowances.

UOB’s earnings slip 4.4% to $766m in Q1

No thanks to weak fee income, losses from associates.

This chart shows Chinese banks' rising NPL ratios

Ratios for 10 banks increased to 1.66% at end-2015.

Indonesian banks' profit growth could suffer for up to two years

Blame it on low interest rates in the financial sector.

Don't be fooled by Chinese banks' improving NPLs

Asset quality is likely to deteriorate again as monetary policy normalises.

Outlook remains bleak for Bank Danamon despite 17% profit growth in 1Q16

Declining TD rates could be a drag on further deposit raising.

As bad loans mount, Chinese banks brace for profit drop in 2016

Poor economy, inflexible rules to blame—credit ratings may also bear brunt.