Retail Banking

Only foreign banks doing retail banking will convert to PTs

New banking bill could also exempt foreign banks involved in wholesale business from this.

Yudhoyono calls for quick end to Bank Danamon takeover

Move suggests possible political intervention in the high-profile takeover.

Merger could follow Bank Danamon takeover

Bank Danamon to merge with Bank DBS Indonesia if deal pushes through.

Consing takes over as BPI President

Cezar Consing last week formally became the 13th President and CEO of the Bank of the Philippine Islands.

China secretly issues tougher anti-money laundering rules

Banks to rate their clients' risk of criminal conduct starting December 2015.

Citi appoints Joseph Chang as head of prime finance in Asia-Pac

He was the former regional business manager for the equities franchise in Asia Pacific.

StanChart names Dorris Chen as head of China financials research

She has over 10 years of experience on the sell-side.

BPI sees strong business growth in Q1

The second largest bank says growth will be driven by the Philippines’ strong economic performance.

Senior executive movements at China’s top banks

Changes follow the once-in-a-decade leadership transition at the Chinese communist party.