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Singapore banks hit hard by higher foreign non-performing loans
DBS and OCBC are leading the increase.
Singapore banks hit hard by higher foreign non-performing loans
DBS and OCBC are leading the increase.
Singapore banks' profits to slide further as higher loan loss provisions bite: Moody's
O&G loans will require higher allowances.
Malaysian banks' loan-to-deposit ratio shows signs of an 'anomaly'
The ratio dipped to 87.7% despite contraction in deposits.
Kasikornbank's increased credit cost ceiling may not be fully utilized
It was raised from 170bps to 190bps.
CIMB Niaga's asset quality yet to stabilize as NPL ratio rises to 3.9%
The lower loan base is partly to blame.
DBS' net profit down 5% to $1.2b in Q1
Blame it on a one-off item last year.
Malaysian banks' loan growth slows to 6.4% in March 2016
On an annualized basis, growth was 1.2%.
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.
Will Indonesia's massive digital banking appetite trigger branch closures?
In-bank transactions are becoming less popular.
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.
Is the worst finally over for Siam Commercial Bank's asset quality?
NPL declined by USD111m in 1Q16.
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.