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China's big 4 banks finally allowed to relax rules for "first-home purchase"
In hopes of boosting home loans.
China's big 4 banks finally allowed to relax rules for "first-home purchase"
In hopes of boosting home loans.
HSBC boasts of second-largest common equity offering YTD
Proceeds will be for Basel III requirements.
Follow-ons drive 2014 Asia-Pacific equity offerings
But total amount down 14% YoY.
PBOC reportedly set to rewrite first-time mortgage definition
It could boost the property market.
Hong Kong banks unveil capital replenishment plans in 3Q14
But there's potential capital shortfall.
Union Bank of the Philippines eyes acquiring mid-size banks
In line with its reported planned expansion.
Philippine banks' NPL ratio slightly climbs to 2.11% in July
It's apparently better than July last year.
Indonesia loan growth feared to ease to 15-18% in 2014
It'll be the slowest since 2010.
Chong Hink Bank AT1 capital issue raises possibility of EPS dilution
Bonds will boost Tier-1 and total CAR.
Net loans of Hong Kong's top 4 banks have more than doubled since 2009
Annual profits have also grown consistently.
3 bank themes playing around India's long-awaited economic revival
Yes, they will benefit the most.
Chinese banks must brace themselves for 4 downside risks
Time to get more defensive.
New deposit-stabilisation rules restrict window-dressing of deposits in Chinese banks
H-share banks to benefit from rules.
CIMB Niaga AirAsia BIG co-branded credit card unveiled in Indonesia
Frequent travellers are being targeted.
High employment rate could curb fears of runaway housing NPLs in Singapore
It's one of possible additional safety nets.
How home sale losses are crippling Singapore banks' profitability
Housing NPL ratio could be at risk.
Are Asian banks ready for organizational reshuffling to keep up with regulation shifts?
Singapore banks are lauded for being very ready.