Retail Banking

Number of village banks in China hits 1,000

Vital conduit for loans to small and medium enterprises.

Malaysia’s RHB scouting for JV partner in the Philippines

Part of plan to expand overseas presence and profits.

Why BEA's direct exposure to China is a 'double-edged sword'

It's struggling to generate good returns on its China business.

China to allow individuals to establish rural commercial banks

Comes as China eases control over private capital in banking.

HSBC/Hang Seng lose to BOCHK

BOCHK now has better profitability.

UOB's net profit seen to dip 4% to S$756m

Last quarter's earnings slightly inflated.